The Apple TV streaming service is run by Apple SVP of Services and Health, Eddy Cue, and Cannes Lions has recognized him as the 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year thanks to his work on the platform.

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is underway from June 22 to June 26. It was previously reported that Apple SVP Eddy Cue would be presented as the 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year, and that has now occurred.

Eddy Cue accepted the award from Cannes Lions CEO Simon Cook and shared a statement on stage. Apple’s press release highlighted some of what Cue had to say.

“We’ve never strived to be the most. We strive to be the best.”

“When we started Apple TV nearly seven years ago, we said, let’s build the place that allows the best storytellers in the world to do their best work.”

“Stories can make you laugh, cry, think and many other emotions. They connect us. Across language, across culture, across everything.”

“That’s what we’re all about at Apple, so stay tuned for more. We’re just getting started.”

Earlier in the event, Eddy Cue talked with Jerry Bruckheimer about his partnership with Apple and the F1 movie. They also discussed an upcoming movie with director Joseph Kosinski.

Apple’s press release doesn’t share any other details. From here, it repeats information like how Apple TV (formerly Apple TV+) launched in 2019, has won many awards, and is consistently recognized as the highest critically rated slate of original programming.

The latest count provided by Apple shows the streaming service has won more than 840 awards and been nominated for them over 3,600 times. There’s also the briefest mention that Cue also oversees Apple Music, which is experiencing all-time highs in listenership and new subscribers.