Michael B. Jordan to Receive Palm Springs Icon Award on Jan. 3

The honor recognizes his dual role in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners after a widely praised, $375 million run.

Overview

Festival organizers confirmed Jordan as the 2025 Icon Award recipient for his twin-role performance in Sinners.
The Palm Springs International Film Awards ceremony is set for Jan. 3 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with the festival running Jan. 2–12.
Festival chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi praised Jordan’s “bold and intricate” work, highlighting his portrayal of two distinct characters.
Past Icon Award recipients include Glenn Close, Willem Dafoe, Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Lady Gaga, Paul Giamatti, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.
The event is presented by Kering and sponsored by Entertainment Tonight, as Jordan continues work on directing and starring in a new Thomas Crown Affair.