Adam Brody, Kate Hudson, Jason Segel, and Sam Rockwell to Be Honored at Inaugural Newport Beach TV Fest
The first-ever Newport Beach TV Fest, presented by the Newport Beach Film Festival, is set to debut June 5–8, 2025, at the historic Lido Theater with a powerful lineup of honorees, screenings, and conversations celebrating excellence in television.
The four-day event will spotlight a wide range of talent across genres, including Adam Brody, Kate Hudson, Jason Segel, and Sam Rockwell, with awards presented during live tapings of The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, moderated by THR Executive Editor Scott Feinberg.
TV Performance of the Year Awards
Adam Brody will receive the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actor) on Friday, June 6, for his acclaimed role as Rabbi Noah Roklov in Netflix’s Nobody Wants This, opposite Kristen Bell. The Critics Choice-winning performance has also earned Brody SAG and Golden Globe nominations. Known for his breakout role in The O.C., Brody has also appeared in Fleishman Is in Trouble, StartUp, Shazam!, Ready or Not, and Promising Young Woman.
Kate Hudson will be honored with the TV Performance of the Year Award (Actress) on Thursday, June 5, for her role in Netflix/Warner Bros. Television’s hit comedy Running Point, in which she stars and serves as executive producer. Known for her film work in Almost Famous and Glass Onion, Hudson is also an entrepreneur, singer, and author. She recently released her debut album Glorious and is the co-founder of Fabletics and INBLOOM supplements.
Variety Creative Impact in Television Award
Jason Segel will be recognized on Sunday, June 8, with the inaugural Variety Creative Impact in Television Award for his multifaceted work as actor, writer, and producer. Segel co-created Shrinking on Apple TV+, which earned him Emmy, Golden Globe, and Writers Guild nominations. He’s widely known for roles in Freaks and Geeks, How I Met Your Mother, and Dispatches from Elsewhere.
Supporting Performance of the Year
Sam Rockwell will receive the TV Supporting Performance of the Year Award (Actor) on Sunday, June 8, for his performance as Frank in Season 3 of HBO’s The White Lotus. A standout across film and television, Rockwell is an Academy Award winner for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and has starred in Vice, Fosse/Verdon, Moon, and Jojo Rabbit. His theater credits include a Tony-nominated role in American Buffalo.
Tickets and full programming are available at nbtvfest.com.
