'We will miss celebrating him in person': Leonardo DiCaprio missed the Palm Springs Film Awards due to Donald Trump's military action in Venezuela

Leonardo DiCaprio missed the Palm Springs Film Awards due to Donald Trump's military action in Venezuela.

The 51-year-old actor was unable to travel from the Caribbean to California for the ceremony on Saturday (03.01.26) - where he was due to pick up the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his performance in One Battle After Another - as a result of air restrictions following Trump's decision to launch military strikes in the South American county to bring an end to the regime of President Nicolas Maduro.

The Great Gatsby star was instead presented with his prize virtually.

A spokesperson for the Palm Springs International Film Festival told Variety: "Leonardo DiCaprio is unable to join us in person tonight due to unexpected travel disruptions and restricted airspace.

"While we will miss celebrating him in person, we are honoured to recognise his exceptional work and lasting contributions to cinema.

"His talent and dedication to the craft continue to inspire, and we are delighted to celebrate him with the Desert Palm Achievement Award this evening."