Red Carpet: Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala

“Wonder Woman’s” Gal Gadot signs autographs and takes pictures with fans before stepping on the red carpet at the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala on Tuesday. Gadot received the female Rising Star Award.

“Lady Bird’s” Saoirse Ronan takes photos backstage with her Desert Palm Achievement Award at the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.

Timothee Chalamet and Octavia Spencer hug on the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Chalamet received the male Rising Star Award and Spencer, along with her “The Shape of Water” cast, received the Vanguard Award.

The 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala begins Tuesday at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

Jessica Chastain takes pictures with fans before stepping on the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala on Tuesday. Chastain received the Chairman’s Award.

Sally Hawkins on the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Hawkins and her “Shape of Water” cast mates received the Vanguard Award.

“Wonder Woman” director Patty Jenkins signs autographs for fans before hitting the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

Actress Gal Gadot reacts to fans as she arrives at the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala, at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

Director Guillermo del Toro signs autographs for fans before hitting the red carpet of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Del Toro, with his “The Shape of Water” cast, received the Vanguard Award.

Sam Rockwell (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”) takes photos backstage with his Spotlight Award at the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.

Saoirse Ronan walks the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Ronan received the Desert Palm Achievement Award for her work on “Lady Bird.”

Willem Dafoe, recipient of the Icon Award, is photographed backstage with his “The Florida Project” director Sean Baker at the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.

Allison Janney signs autographs Tuesday before hitting the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Janney received the actress Spotlight Award for her work on “I, Tonya.”

Armie Hammer and Timothee Chalamet on the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Chalamet received the Rising Star Award.

Jessica Chastain (“Molly’s Game”) on the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Chastain received the Chairman’s Award.

From left, the cast and crew of “The Shape of Water” pose with their Vanguard Award: producer J. Miles Dale, Richard Jenkins, director Guillermo del Toro, Sally Hawkins, composer Alexandre Desplat and Octavia Spencer, with Salma Hayek in on the fun.

Salma Hayek on the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

“Wonder Woman” star Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins walk the red carpet at the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala Gadot received the Rising Star Award.

Jessica Chastain signs autographs for fans before stepping on the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Chastain received the Chairman’s Award.

Peter Fonda and Gary Oldman (“Darkest Hour”) backstage with Oldman’s Desert Palm Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.

Mary J. Blige on the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Blige received the Breakthrough Performance Award for her work in “Mudbound.”

“Lady Bird’s” Laurie Metcalf signs autographs for fans before hitting the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.

Gary Oldman on the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Oldman received the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his work in “Darkest Hour.”

Salma Hayek signs autographs for fans before stepping on the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.

Salma Hayek and Mary J. Blige on the red carpet of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Blige received the Breakthrough Performance Award for her work in “Mudbound.”

Mary J. Blige takes photos with fans before hitting the red carpet of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Blige received the Breakthrough Performance Award for her work in “Mudbound.”

Timothee Chalamet on the red carpet of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Chalamet received the Rising Star Award.

“The Shape of Water” director Guillermo del Toro, second from left, laughs with his cast, Richard Jenkins, Sally Hawkins and Octavia Spencer, backstage with their Vanguard Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.

“Call Me by Your Name’s” Armie Hammer takes photos with fans before hitting the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala on Tuesday.

“Lady Bird’s” Saoirse Ronan heads backstage with her Desert Palm Achievement Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.

Gary Oldman takes photos with fans before hitting the red carpet of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala. Oldman received the Desert Palm Achievement Award for his work in “Darkest Hour.”

Timothee Chalamet on the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Chalamet received the Rising Star Award.

Jessica Chastain heads backstage for photos with her Chairman’s Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.

“The Florida Project” director Sean Baker signs autographs before hitting the red carpet of the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.

“Wonder Woman” director Patty Jenkins, left, and star Gal Gadot pose for photos backstage with Gadot’s Rising Star Award at the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.

Actor and writer Kumail Nanjiani takes pictures with fans before hitting the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.

“The Florida Project” director Sean Baker on the red carpet of the 18th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala.