Hollywood stars gather for all-winners celebration at American Film Institute Awards

Key Highlights

• Instead, AFI’s 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’s work within a broader cultural and artistic context. AFI President Bob Gazzale spoke in front of star-filled room, ensuring there were no losers with only shared recognition. The room reflected that mood.
• Filmmaker Steven Spielberg was spotted chatting with Coogler, whose wife and “Sinners" 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 “Task” actor Mark Ruffalo.
• Filmmakers James Cameron and Guillermo del Toro greeted each other. Nearby, DiCaprio stood side by side with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and actors Benicio del Toro and Edward James Olmos.