This yr’s Palm Springs Worldwide Movie Competition Awards Gala shall be a contact much less star-studded as Leonardo DiCaprio will miss Saturday evening’s ceremony amid the growing geopolitical scenario in Venezuela.
DiCaprio was set to obtain the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his efficiency in “One Battle After One other.” Nonetheless, Selection has discovered the Oscar winner was not in a position to depart St. Barts resulting from air restrictions within the space following the worldwide battle. DiCpario was photographed on trip with household and pals, together with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, forward of the New 12 months.
“Leonardo DiCaprio is unable to affix us in particular person tonight resulting from sudden journey disruptions and restricted airspace,” mentioned a spokesperson for the Palm Springs Worldwide Movie Competition. “Whereas we’ll miss celebrating with him in particular person, we’re honored to acknowledge his distinctive work and lasting contributions to cinema. His expertise and dedication to the craft proceed to encourage, and we’re delighted to have fun him with the Desert Palm Achievement Award this night.”
Palm Springs Worldwide Airport launched an announcement on X asserting that departing flights are at a floor cease. The assertion learn: “An FAA air visitors management challenge is impacting Southern California airspace in the present day. Departing flights are at present below a floor cease. Plane have been in a position to arrive, although some inbound flights have diverted and delays are anticipated. This isn’t particular to PSP and is affecting a number of SoCal airports. Vacationers ought to test immediately with their airline for the most recent flight data. PSP will share updates as wanted.”
On Saturday morning, President Donald Trump introduced that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse Cila Flores have been taken into U.S. custody following a army operation in a single day.
With “One Battle After One other,” DiCaprio is within the working to win a second greatest actor Oscar due to his efficiency as an ex-revolutionary who’s pressured again into his outdated life in an effort to rescue his daughter. The movie, from director Paul Thomas Anderson, has been an early awards season darling, together with profitable the most effective image prize from the Nationwide Society of Movie Critics earlier Saturday. DiCaprio can be nominated for greatest actor on the Critics Selection Awards on Sunday.
Even with out DiCaprio’s attendance, the Palm Springs awards gala will characteristic loads of A-listers, with honorees together with Timothée Chalamet (Highlight Award), Rose Byrne (Breakthrough Efficiency Award), Kate Hudson (Icon Award), Michael B. Jordan (Icon Award), Ethan Hawke (Profession Achievement Award), Adam Sandler (Chairman’s Award), “Hamnet” director Chloé Zhao in addition to actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal (Vanguard Award), “Frankenstein” director Guillermo del Toro and actors Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Mia Goth (Visionary Award) and “Sentimental Worth” solid members Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas and Elle Fanning (Worldwide Star Award).
