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Emily Blunt to receive Kirk Douglas Award from Santa Barbara International Film Festival

The actress will be honored at a December fundraising gala ahead of the festival's 42nd edition.

Updated Sep 1, 2026 · 20:20 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Emily Blunt has been chosen as the recipient of the 19th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.
  • The award will be presented during a December 10 fundraising gala supporting the festival's educational initiatives.
  • The recognition follows her recent work, including a starring role in Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day'.
  • The 42nd Santa Barbara International Film Festival is scheduled to run from February 3 to February 13, 2027.

Key facts

  • The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced Emily Blunt as the recipient of its 19th Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • The honor will be presented on Thursday, December 10, at a black-tie gala at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara to fund SBIFF's year-round educational programs.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • The 42nd annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival is slated to take place from February 3 to February 13, 2027.[The Hollywood Reporter]
  • Past honorees of the award include Michael Douglas, Michelle Yeoh, Martin Scorsese, Ryan Gosling, and Cynthia Erivo.[The Hollywood Reporter]

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