Palm Springs Film Awards Kick Off Hollywood’s Season Amid Travel Disruptions
Palm Springs' 37th International Film Awards begin Hollywood's season as unnamed actor misses due to Venezuela flight disruptions; Adam Sandler wins Chairman's Award; DiCaprio delayed.
Overview
Palm Springs' 37th International Film Awards opened Hollywood's awards season, honoring top contenders; Adam Sandler received the Chairman’s Award, drawing laughter and celebration led by Laura Dern.
An unnamed actor couldn't attend due to flight disruptions tied to Venezuela's political conflict while vacationing in the Caribbean; Chase Infiniti and Teyana Taylor accepted the award on his behalf.
Leonardo DiCaprio was scheduled to attend the Palm Springs event but missed due to significant airport delays in Southern California that prevented timely travel.
The ceremony highlighted ongoing award-season momentum as Critics' Choice Awards and Golden Globes approach, with other nominations and honorees drawing attention for upcoming ceremonies.
Rose Byrne humorously received the Breakthrough Performance Award in her 40s for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, adding a light moment to the proceedings.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources report this AP story in a neutral, descriptive manner, without loaded descriptors or overt editorial spin. They present statements from DiCaprio and other attendees, describe the Palm Springs event, and note a contextual detail (Venezuela travel disruption) as background, avoiding selective emphasis or framing beyond straightforward event coverage.
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FAQ
Adam Sandler received the Chairman’s Award for his deeply moving and career-best performance in Netflix’s Jay Kelly, underscoring his versatility as an actor.
The unnamed actor missed the event due to flight disruptions tied to Venezuela's political conflict while he was vacationing in the Caribbean.
Leonardo DiCaprio missed the Palm Springs event due to significant airport delays in Southern California that prevented timely travel.
The 37th Palm Springs International Film Awards took place on January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running January 2-11, 2026.
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