The Fleabag creator, 37, was speaking on stage at a Star Wars Celebration event where she discussed the film.

The US actor and comedian opened up about his own career self-doubt, and the effects of criticism on himself and others within the industry.

The Oscar-winning director said he thinks that at the core of humanity, people have ‘goodness and empathy’.

The U2 frontman described Spielberg as ‘one of the biggest big shots in Hollywood’ as he presented him with the Golden Bear award.

The annual event celebrates those who have received nods for the coveted golden statues at the Academy Awards

The actress stars in the director’s semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans.

Rivals filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, and Todd Field all secured nods ahead of the London-born director.

Nominations for the 95th annual Academy Awards are due to be announced on Tuesday from 1.30pm Irish time

The former Dawson’s Creek actress made headlines in 2018 following pay comparisons with co-actor Mark Wahlberg.

Kristie Macosko Krieger said the semi-autobiographical film was a story that the Oscar-winning director was always going to tell.

The pair both received nominations for the DGA’s outstanding directorial achievement in a theatrical feature film

The multi-award winning director picked up several Golden Globe awards for his semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans on Tuesday.

Spielberg was named best director at the ceremony for The Fabelmans

Coming two days before the Golden Globes on Tuesday, the NBR Awards will help kick Hollywood’s awards season into high gear

It comes as the director and the Avatar cast continue their global tour to promote the highly anticipated blockbuster sequel.

Broadcaster Young used to present the radio show and recently covered the state funeral of the Queen for the BBC.

Organisers said the 75-year-old American director, producer and screenwriter will be awarded an honorary Golden Bear, the annual event’s top prize

The footage for Mumford’s track Cannibal, was filmed in one continuous shot by the Oscar-winning director on his phone, in New York