Elle Fanning Shines at Palm Springs Film Festival Red Carpet
The Palm Springs Film Festival kicked off its annual celebration on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center in California. This year’s event, part of a festival running from January 2 to 11, spotlighted numerous film luminaries and their contributions to cinema.
Honorees of the Festival
This year, several awards were presented to distinguished artists:
- Miley Cyrus – Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award for “Dream As One” from Avatar: Fire and Ash.
- Timothée Chalamet – Spotlight Actor of the Year Award for his role in Marty Supreme.
- Rose Byrne – Breakthrough Performance Award for her work in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
- Kate Hudson & Michael B. Jordan – Icon Awards.
- Amanda Seyfried – Desert Palm Achievement Award, Actress for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee.
- Ethan Hawke – Career Achievement Award.
- Adam Sandler – Chairman’s Award.
- Joachim Trier’sSentimental Value – International Star Award, marking the first presentation of this award to an ensemble.
- Guillermo del Toro – 2026 Visionary Award recipient, alongside stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth.
- Chloé Zhao’sHamnet – Vanguard Award.
Notably, Leonardo DiCaprio was unable to attend the ceremony due to airspace restrictions linked to rising tensions with Venezuela. The festival released a statement acknowledging his absence while recognizing his exceptional contributions to film.
Red Carpet Highlights
The red carpet of the festival drew a star-studded crowd. Among the notable attendees were:
- Elle Fanning
- Chase Infiniti
- Teyana Taylor
- Oscar Isaac
- Michael B. Jordan
- Amanda Seyfried
- Ethan Hawke
- Kate Hudson
- Mahershala Ali
- Rose Byrne
The event not only celebrated cinematic achievements but also marked the successful return of the festival’s Book to Screen program, in collaboration with Deadline. The Palm Springs Film Festival continues to be a significant event, highlighting both emerging talents and established icons in the film industry.
