{"id":2231908,"date":"2026-01-12T18:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T18:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2231908"},"modified":"2026-01-12T18:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T18:06:08","slug":"hollywood-stars-gather-for-an-all-winners-celebration-at-the-american-film-institute-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/hollywood-stars-gather-for-an-all-winners-celebration-at-the-american-film-institute-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Hollywood stars gather for an all-winners celebration at the American Film Institute Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. \u2014 If the American Film Institute Awards stands for anything, it\u2019s that everyone in the room \u2014 from Leonardo DiCaprio and Ryan Coogler to Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet and Ariana Grande \u2014 leaves feeling like a winner.<\/p>\n

That spirit was on full display Friday as the AFI Awards gathered its 2026 honorees for an invitation-only luncheon in Beverly Hills, where the institute once again celebrated the collaborative nature of film and television by honoring creative teams \u2014 in front of and behind the camera.<\/p>\n

Inside the ballroom, there were no acceptance speeches in the traditional sense and no suspense over envelopes. Instead, AFI\u2019s ceremony unfolded as a series of thoughtfully written tributes: eloquent rationales for each honored film and television program, followed by brief clips designed to place the year\u2019s work within a broader cultural and artistic context.<\/p>\n

AFI President Bob Gazzale spoke in front of star-filled room, ensuring there were no losers with only shared recognition.<\/p>\n

The room reflected that mood. Filmmaker Steven Spielberg was spotted chatting with Coogler, whose wife and \u201cSinners” producer, Zinzi Coogler, stood beside him. Meanwhile, Michael B. Jordan worked the room, trading hugs and handshakes with fellow honorees and guests including “Bugonia” star Jesse Plemons and \u201cTask\u201d actor Mark Ruffalo. Filmmakers James Cameron and Guillermo del Toro greeted each other.<\/p>\n

Nearby, DiCaprio stood side by side with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and actors Benicio del Toro and Edward James Olmos. Chase Infiniti looked on from her table, gazing toward her \u201cOne Battle After Another\u201d co-stars before the program kicked off.<\/p>\n

On the red carpet, with \u201cDeath by Lightning\u201d actor Nick Offerman beside him, George Clooney shared laughs with a photographer, adding to the easygoing tone that carried throughout the afternoon. After the event, Infiniti and Jordan reunited for a hug and a brief catch-up, a quiet moment that underscored the camaraderie in the room.<\/p>\n

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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos from left, and actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Edward James Olmos and Benicio del Toro pose for a photo at the AFI Awards at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Credit: AP\/Chris Pizzello<\/p>\n

Films honored include \u201cAvatar: Fire and Ash,\u201d \u201cBugonia,\u201d \u201cFrankenstein,\u201d \u201cHamnet,\u201d \u201cJay Kelly,\u201d \u201cMarty Supreme,\u201d \u201cOne Battle After Another,” \u201cSinners,\u201d \u201cTrain Dreams\u201d and \u201cWicked: For Good.\u201d <\/p>\n

Television shows recognized were \u201cAdolescence,\u201d \u201cAndor,\u201d \u201cDeath by Lightning,\u201d \u201cThe Diplomat,\u201d \u201cThe Lowdown,\u201d \u201cThe Pitt,\u201d \u201cSeverance,\u201d \u201cThe Studio” and \u201cTask.\u201d<\/p>\n

Closing the ceremony was Carol Burnett, who delivered AFI\u2019s annual benediction, celebrating the honorees\u2019 achievements while reflecting on her own lifelong love of cinema and television.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve never lost the deep respect and love that I have for all the stories we tell through cinema and television and by all of those behind and in front of the camera,\u201d Burnett said. \u201cCreative collaboration has always remained at the heart of our work, and AFI brings us all together. The world is a better place for having heard your voices.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Director<\/p>\n

Director Ryan Coogler, left, and his wife Zinzi Evans pose together at the AFI Awards on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles. Credit: AP\/Chris Pizzello<\/p>\n

The luncheon also featured AFI\u2019s signature March of Time video montage, a sweeping look at cinematic and television milestones from decades past, situating this year\u2019s honorees within the evolving history of the medium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.newsday.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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