Emily Blunt's Star Power: The Kirk Douglas Award and Hollywood's Changing Landscape The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has announced its 19th annual Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film, and this year's recipient is Oscar nominated actress Emily Blunt.
The award honors the legacy of Michael Douglas, but the choice of honoree also raises questions about the changing face of Hollywood.
Blunt's filmography spans genres from drama to blockbuster spectacle, and her willingness to take risks has earned her critical acclaim and commercial success.