“Wow, this is such a beautiful and sophisticated event,” Miley Cyrus said from the stage Saturday night at the Palm Springs International Film Awards, where she received the Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award for her song “Dream As One” (Avatar: Fire and Ash).
“It is truly the most elegant Palm Springs party that I have ever been to,” she continued, with a knowing smile. “There are fewer drag queens than I like, but I’ll be stopping by Toucans on my way back to L.A. to get my fix, OK?”
Cyrus and the rest of Hollywood kicked off the 2026 awards season in high style at the 37th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. The Film Awards Gala, held at the Palm Springs Convention Center and sponsored by Kering, Cadillac, and Entertainment Tonight, featured a guest list that caused many a fan’s heart to flutter. Among the red-carpet favorites: Miley Cyrus, Adam Sandler, Kate Hudson, Amanda Seyfried, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Jacob Elordi’s mustache …
Jacob Elordi’s mustache, with Jacob Elordi (right) and former Palm Springs Life cover star Colman Domingo (read his cover story here).
After a catered dinner and the awards presentation, festivities continued at the official after-party at Parker Palm Springs, where congratulations carried well into the night.
Palm Springs International Film Festival continues with screenings and other programming through Jan. 12. This year’s lineup features 170 films from 72 countries and territories, including 53 premieres. The Palm Springs International Film Festival launched in January 1990, spearheaded by then Mayor Sonny Bono, and is produced by the Palm Springs International Film Society.
Amanda Seyfried discusses her Career Achievement Award on the red carpet.
Miley Cyrus shakes hands with festival chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi.
Sponsor Jordan Schnitzer and chairman Chandi exchange a laugh on the red carpet.
Adam Sandler leans in to sign an autograph in the fan zone outside Palm Springs Convention Center.
Oscar Isaac.
Teyana Taylor.
Meghann Fahy.
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet at the gala.
Leaning in for a quick secret.
Festival chairman Chandi with Chalamet.
Paul Feig and Mona Fastvold.
Palm Springs Life cover star Kate Hudson.
Read the profile here.
Taylor and Chase Infiniti.
Elle Fanning and Hudson.
Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård.
Amanda Seyfried shows off pockets on the red carpet.
Former Palm Springs Life cover star Beverly Johnson.
Chloé Zhao, Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.
Mia Goth and Mahershala Ali.
Arthur Page, Chandi, Susana Chandi, and Christine Vendredi.
Joachim Trier, Mona Fastvold, Hudson, Reinsve, and Skarsgård.
Fanning signs autographs in the fan zone.
Domingo and Michael B. Jordan.
Elordi signs autographs at the gala.
Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy.
Seyfried and the Cadillac Celestiq.
Chandi, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Chairman Reid D. Milanovich, Halstyn Milanovich, Tristan Milanovich, Melissa Milanovich and Susana Chandi.
Festival chairman Chandi and VIP guests on the red carpet.
