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

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By Clayton Davis

Clayton Davis

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The awards season is heating up with the fall festivals underway, and Emily Blunt is in line for one of its marquee tributes. The Academy Award nominee will receive the 19th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Blunt, who won the Actor Award (formerly known as SAG Award) for her supporting turn in John Krasinski’s horror hit “A Quiet Place” and the Golden Globe for the British TV drama “Gideon’s Daughter,” will be feted with the prize named for the legendary screen actor. The honor, which benefits the festival’s year-round educational programs, will be presented Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026, at a black-tie dinner in Santa Barbara.

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