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Forest Whitaker honoured with the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence

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Hollywood honours Forest Whitaker with the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence at black-tie affair in Santa Barbara By Published: 07:50 BST, 6 January 2014 | Updated: 09:35 BST, 6 January 2014

Actors, Hollywood big-shots and industry bigwigs took time out from their busy awards season calendar to honour one of their own, as Forest Whitaker received the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Filmmaking.

On Sunday, well-wishers gathered at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, California, for a black-tie dinner to celebrate the Oscar winner, who was feted for his life’s work, both in front of and behind the camera, as well as his humanitarian efforts. ‘Forest Whitaker is an exceptional man and actor.

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His recent turn in 2013’s The Butler has been garnering attention on the awards circuit, as the actor nabbed a SAG nomination for Best Actor for his turn as Cecil Gaines.He attended the event with his wife Keisha Nash Whitaker.
While the star wore an all-black suit with a glimmering lapels and a slight sheen, his wife was clad in an Asian-inspired gown – http://www.becomegorgeous.com/topics/Asian-inspired%20gown for the glamorous event. The ensemble featured an intricate black-line floral design on the bodice and full skirt of the dress.

With cap sleeves and an empire cut, the unusual dress gave Mrs. Whitaker a unique look that captured the sophistication and class of the event. Body of work: Whitaker has starred in films ranging from 1982’s Fast Times At Ridgemont High to 2013’s The Butler Prêt-à-Porter: Keisha Whitaker wore an exotic and beautiful beige gown beset with black floral designs She’s got her groove back: Angela Bassett heats up the black tie affair with a scorching black sequined gown Keisha wore red lipstick and pulled her hair back to show off her profile.

Michael B. Jordan attended the star-studded event in support of the older actor. The 26-year-old up-and-comer, whose performance in Fruitvale Station turned heads this year, wore a traditional  tuxedo to the gala.
American Horror Story: Cover star Angela Bassett was also on hand to help honour her friend Whitaker. Wearing a black sequined cocktail dress with a plunging neckline and three-quarter sleeves, the Academy Award nominated actress cheered on her Black Nativity co-star as he accepted his prize. She paired the look with black peek-a-boo pumps and a bedazzled clutch.

Congrats!

Michael B. Jordan celebrates with Whitaker at the Santa Barbara event Man of the hour: Forest posed with Michael and Angela at his side This is the second major honour bestowed upon The Crying Game star in this awards season. In December, Whitaker received the Actor Tribute at the Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York.Sponsored by Moet & Chandon, The Santa Barbara International Film Festival’s Kirk Douglas Award is bestowed on filmmakers who have contributed to the art of cinema.

Past recipients include Robert DeNiro, son Michael Douglas, Harrison Ford, Quentin Tarantino and John Travolta. Funny face: Michael stuck his tongue out while goofing around on the carpet Big night: Forest and Keisha celebrated his achievement together

  

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