 Mauboy and the cast attended the film's premiere at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on 20 May 2012.Upon its release in the US, Mauboy appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on 18 April 2013.Her performance in "The Sapphires" earned her the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and the Australian Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress.