The 2026 Palm Springs Film Festival kicked off awards season in Hollywood on January 3. See pics of the stars here!
Awards season has officially commenced in Hollywood! The Palm Springs International Film Festival took place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center in California. And while several celebrities were there to accept pretigious awards, only one was not present: Leonardo DiCaprio. The actor — who appeared virtually to accept his Desert Palm Achievement Award — was stranded in St. Barts due to air restrictions that affected Southern California airports that day.
“Original films are harder to make and harder to protect, but movies still matter, not content, but cinema,” Leo said in his acceptance speech that was shown on screen. “Stories made by people meant to be shared in a dark room, in a communal experience. Thank you for believing in this work, and thank you for believing in the movies.”
Scroll through the gallery below to see pics of your favorite stars at the Palm Springs Film Festival.
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Jacob Elordi
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Jacob arrived in this pale gray suit to the festival. The actor accompanied the rest of the Frankenstein cast and crew.
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Miley Cyrus
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Miley arrived in style, as always, to accept the Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award for her song featured in Avatar: Fire and Ice.
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Teyana Taylor
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Teyana accompanied the rest of the One Battle After Another cast and crew at the festival, rocking this all-black ball gown for the evening.
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Elle Fanning
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The fan-favorite, new Effie Trinkett, Elle, stunned in this light olive green gown.
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Kate Hudson
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Kate was a vision in sheer red as she graced the carpet in this plunging V-neck frock with black pumps.
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Michael B. Jordan
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Michael was there to accept the Icon Award for his stellar performance as twin characters in Sinners.
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