6 Unforgettable Moments From the Palm Springs Film Festival You Won't See on TV
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Ask any Hollywood reporter, and they'll tell you: the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala is one of the most entertaining nights of award season. Why? The ceremony isn't broadcast, which means that stars really let loose, have fun, and don't have to deal with any pesky time limitations when it comes to their acceptance speeches. This year was no different, as Matt Damon, Johnny Depp, Cate Blanchett, and a host of other major names took the stage. Read on for some of the most memorable, hilarious, and heartfelt moments from a star-studded night you'll never see on TV.
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When Michael Fassbender Made a Very Personal Confession
Kate Winslet presented her Steve Jobs costar Michael Fassbender with the international star award and had a great time giving him a hard time over his nerves about playing the Apple founder. She said, on his first day, "I remember, we sort of had a hug, and he held on to me just a little longer than was normal."
But Michael wasn't about to let Kate have the last word. When he took the stage, he addressed her comment: "I did hold on to you a little longer than I should," he said. "I soiled my pants, I think."
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When Steve Carell Called Out Ryan Gosling
The cast of The Big Short snagged the ensemble performance award, but one star of the film was notably missing: Ryan Gosling. Steve Carell did not miss a beat in acknowledging the absentee actor. "Ryan Gosling is not here tonight," he said, "and I think as an ensemble, we can all agree — we hate Ryan Gosling."
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When Johnny Depp Commented on His Statuette's Anatomy
Johnny took home the Desert Palm achievement award for playing gangster Whitey Bulger in Black Mass. After warning the crowd — "I hope you guys are planted in your seats, because I'm going to take, like, 35 minutes" — he made sure not to leave the stage without informing us that his statuette "has a buttocks." Thanks, Johnny.
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When Matt Damon Made Ben Affleck Call Him "The Chairman"
The Martian star Matt Damon was honored with the prestigious chairman's award, which just so happened to be granted to his good friend Ben Affleck a while back. "Ben won this award a few years ago and insisted everyone call him 'The Chairman,' so I'm going to follow suit," he said. "Ben's gonna refer to me as 'The Chairman' for at least a week."
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When Cate Blanchett Perfectly Shooed Saoirse Ronan Off Stage
The impeccable Cate Blanchett was given her Desert Palm achievement award by her former Hanna costar Saoirse Ronan. After accepting the honor, Cate informed the young star: "Thank you, Saoirse. You can get off the stage now. You're too young and talented and gorgeous," with a dramatic flip of her hair. Did we mention we love Cate Blanchett?
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When Brie Larson's Onscreen Son Gave Her a Cute-as-Can-Be Intro
Jacob Tremblay, the 9-year-old star of Room, melted every heart in the room when he told the crowd he was scared to meet the woman who would play his mom: "I was a little nervous so I hoped the person that would play Ma would be a nice person." Then, as Brie took the stage, he announced that she was his "onscreen mom and the coolest girl I know."