Celebs gathered up in full force to honour the best in cinema at the 2011 edition of the Palm Spring Awards in California on Saturday. The gala was held at the Palm Springs Convention Center and was hosted by Mary Hart who has emceed for the event for the past 8 years.
Robert Duvall was honoured with the Career Achievement Award while ‘The Social Network’ won for its ensemble performance. Natalie Portman and Colin Firth also won top awards. The complete awardees list is as follows:
Carey Mulligan – Breakthrough Performance Award
Javier Bardem – International Star Award
Diane Warren – Frederick Loewe Music Award
David O. Russell – Director of the Year Award
Colin Firth – Desert Palm Achievement Actor Award
Danny Boyle – Sonny Bono Visionary Award
Natalie Portman – Desert Palm Achievement Actress Award
Robert Duvall – Career Achievement Award
The Social Network – Ensemble Performance Award
Ben Affleck – Chairman’s Award
Jennifer Lawrence – Rising Star Award
