PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EDIT CONTAINS 4:3 MATERIAL.<br/> <br />Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine was honored with the 40th American Film Institute Life Achievement Award at an "A-list" gathering on Thursday night (June 09) in Los Angeles.<br/> <br />Among the stars who arrived at Sony Pictures historical backlot for the elegant ceremony included MacLaine's little brother, Warren Beatty, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts and Jennifer Aniston.<br/> <br />The actress has carved out a long and iconic career in American cinema and has appeared in more than 50 feature films, including her Academy -Award winning performance for "Terms of Endearment."<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE Actress Shirley MacLaine saying (English):<br/> <br />"It was never any doubt in my mind that I would be in this business. I don't know why. I felt guided, I felt that it was aligned with my destiny to tell you the truth."<br/> <br />The AFI Life Achievement Award honors an individual whose career in motion pictures or television has greatly contributed to the enrichment of American culture.<br/> <br />TV Land will broadcast the 40th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute on June 24, 2012.<br/> <br />John Russell, Reuters.
