Ryan Gosling honored with the 16th annual Kirk Douglas Award For Excellence In Film on Saturday, January 13th at a Black-Tie dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara.

On Jan. 13, actor Ryan Gosling received the Santa Barbara International Film Festival Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film. The event was located at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, and was presented at a black-tie benefit dinner for Santa Barbara International Film Festival educational programs. Named after the famed 1950s American actor and filmmaker, the Kirk Douglas Award honors individuals who are lifelong contributors to cinema. Gosling was the 16th recipient of the award, with previous winners including stars such as Michelle Yeoh, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro.

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Gosling was accompanied on the carpet by “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig. The two were dressed sharply, with Gosling in an all-black suit and Gerwig in a stunning, black dress with a silver, floral pattern. As they walked onto the carpet, cameras flashed and the crowd cheered in starstruck excitement.

After the pair were photographed together, attendees escaped the cold and made their way inside for the black-tie dinner and award ceremony. Speakers included SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling, Gerwig and a surprise appearance by comedian and actor Steve Carell.