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Emily Blunt to Receive 19th Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film at Santa Barbara International Film Festival

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The Santa Barbara International Film Festival announced that Oscar‑nominated actress Emily Blunt will be honored with the 19th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film. The award will be presented at a black‑tie gala on Dec. 10, 2026, held at the Ritz‑Carlton Bacara, and will support the festival’s year‑round educational programs. Blunt’s recent high‑profile work includes Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and The Devil Wears Prada 2.

Key points

  • The award ceremony is scheduled for Dec. 10, 2026 at the Ritz‑Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara.
  • The Kirk Douglas Award benefits the festival’s educational initiatives and is presented ahead of the 2027 festival edition.
  • Blunt’s recent film credits this year include Disclosure Day and The Devil Wears Prada 2.

What sources agree on

  • Emily Blout is the recipient of the 19th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film.
  • The award will be presented at a black‑tie gala on Dec. 10, 2026.
  • The gala will take place at the Ritz‑Carlton Bacara in Santa Barbara.
  • The award supports the Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s year‑round educational programs.
  • Blunt’s recent roles include Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and The Devil Wears Prada 2.
  • The ceremony occurs ahead of the festival’s 2027 edition.

Still unclear

  • No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
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  1. 01
    DeadlineNorth America
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    Emily Blunt To Receive Santa Barbara Film Festival’s Kirk Douglas Award

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    Patrick Hipes
    Published
    2026-09-01 17:42 UTC
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  2. 02
    The Hollywood ReporterNorth America
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    Santa Barbara Film Fest: ‘Disclosure Day’ Star Emily Blunt Set for Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film

    Author
    Scott Feinberg
    Published
    2026-09-01 17:33 UTC
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  3. 03
    VarietyNorth America
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    Emily Blunt to Receive Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film at Santa Barbara Film Festival

    Author
    Clayton Davis
    Published
    2026-09-01 17:00 UTC
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