Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie Lead Emotional Night at Palm Springs Awards/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Nicole Kidman and Angelina Jolie were among the stars celebrated at the Palm Springs Film Festival, an event filled with emotional tributes and career reflections. Kidman dedicated her award to her late mother, while Jolie highlighted her family’s support during a challenging year.
Palm Springs Film Festival: Quick Looks
- Nicole Kidman’s Tribute: Dedicated her International Star Award to her late mother.
- Angelina Jolie Honored: Received the Desert Palm Achievement Award for her role in “Maria.”
- Colman Domingo’s Reflection: Highlighted the life-saving power of art while accepting the Spotlight Award.
- Timothée Chalamet on Bob Dylan: Credited Dylan’s wisdom for shaping his career focus.
- Playful Moments: Jennifer Coolidge joked about Ariana Grande’s Rising Star win.
Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie Lead Emotional Night at Palm Springs Awards
Deep Look
The Palm Springs Film Festival began Hollywood’s awards season with an intimate and heartfelt evening celebrating the industry’s finest. The 36th annual International Film Awards, held in the California desert, featured a mix of poignant speeches and lighthearted moments, honoring stars like Nicole Kidman, Angelina Jolie, and Timothée Chalamet.
Nicole Kidman’s Emotional Dedication
Nicole Kidman, who lost her mother last year, used her moment on stage to honor her parents and reflect on their influence on her career.
“I feel my momma right now. This is for you, momma,” Kidman said through tears while accepting the International Star Award from co-star Jamie Lee Curtis.
Kidman revealed she had wanted to dedicate her success to her mother at the Venice Film Festival but hadn’t been ready. Her heartfelt speech underscored the personal challenges she faced while promoting “Babygirl.”
Angelina Jolie’s Acknowledgment of Family
Angelina Jolie, awarded the Desert Palm Achievement Award, paid tribute to her children, particularly her daughter Zahara, for helping her navigate a difficult period. Jolie’s portrayal of opera singer Maria Callas in the Netflix biopic “Maria” has earned her critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe nomination.
“I am more myself because of you, Zahara, and your brothers and sisters,” Jolie said, just days after finalizing her divorce settlement with Brad Pitt.
Colman Domingo’s Powerful Message
Colman Domingo, accepting the Spotlight Award for his work in “Sing Sing,” emphasized the transformative power of art, saying:
“Art saves lives. It saved mine. It will save yours.”
The film focuses on incarcerated men finding purpose through theater, a reflection of Domingo’s belief in the redemptive power of creativity.
Timothée Chalamet’s Career Reflections
Timothée Chalamet received the Chairman Award, reflecting on his journey and his role as Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown.”
Quoting Dylan, Chalamet shared:
“They can hurt your feelings if they boo you, they can also kill you with kindness.”
The actor credited the five-year preparation for the Dylan biopic as pivotal to his artistic clarity.
Lighthearted Moments
The evening balanced emotion with humor, thanks to presenters like Jennifer Coolidge, who quipped about Ariana Grande’s Rising Star Award, joking, “Hasn’t Ariana already risen?”
Kieran Culkin, accepting the Breakthrough Award for “A Real Pain,” poked fun at receiving such an honor after 30 years in the industry:
“Perfect time to get my breakthrough award.”
Ariana Grande charmed the audience when she nearly dropped her award on stage, jokingly thanking her “good friends Botox and Juvederm.”
Other Honorees
- Adrien Brody: Received the Desert Palm Achievement Award-Actor.
- Mikey Madison: Honored with the Breakthrough Award-Actress for “Anora.”
- “Conclave” Ensemble: Took home the Ensemble Performance Award, praised for its collective brilliance in portraying a religious drama.
- “Emilia Pérez”: Earned the Vanguard Award, with presenter Alan Cumming marveling at the film’s creativity.
A Star-Studded Start to Awards Season
The Palm Springs gala set the tone for Hollywood’s award season, with attendees gearing up for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. From emotional dedications to playful banter, the night highlighted the humanity behind the industry’s biggest names.
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