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.