Leonardo DiCaprio was forced to skip the Palm Springs International Film Festival by travel restrictions enacted after the U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela. Caribbean air travel was thrown into disarray, and DiCaprio's trip to Palm Springs to be honored at the film festival has been compromised. DiCaprio accepted the award via video and his speech was a 'hit,' the insider said, adding that he received applause both for the honor and for his remarks. The Palm Springs International Film Festival also confirmed DiCaprio's physical absence from the ceremony in a statement provided to Deadline. 'Leonardo DiCaprio is unable to join us in person tonight due to unexpected travel disruptions and restricted airspace,' the organization stated.

Source: The Star January 04, 2026 18:13 UTC