Hollywood’s finest talent flocked to the desert on Saturday night as the Palm Springs International Film Awards unveiled its glamorous red carpet on January 3.

The star-studded event showcased cast members from this year’s most talked-about films, including Sinners, One Battle After Another, and Sentimental Value. Among the honorees were Timothée Chalamet, celebrated for his role in Marty Supreme, and Amanda Seyfried, who was acknowledged for her performance in The Testament of Ann Lee.

Before the awards ceremony began, Michael B. Jordan took a moment to speak with the Desert Sun, sharing that he left the set of Sinners with more than just memories. Jordan, who was honored with the Icon Award, Actor for his dual roles in the film, confessed to taking home a few memorable props.

The actor faces a busy schedule ahead, with Best Actor nominations at the Critics Choice Awards on January 4 and the Golden Globes on January 11. Despite the whirlwind of awards season, Jordan remains focused and grounded.

“For me, it’s about taking things one day at a time, one step at a time, and one event at a time,” Jordan explained. “I’m also in the midst of editing, so I’m balancing both, which provides a nice break from all the noise. It keeps the focus on the work,” he added. “It’s a double duty, but it feels good to start things off on the right foot.”

Sinners clearly left a lasting impression. Jordan revealed he took home several keepsakes from set, including his characters’ lighter, grills, hats, dice, and cigarettes.

Looking ahead, Jordan also teased his upcoming role behind and in front of the camera for The Thomas Crown Affair, which he’ll direct and star in. While details remain under wraps, he described the project as a reimagining that’s “more dense than the other films with a bit of a twist to it, more than your usual heist love story. It’s a pretty layered film, I would like to think, and fun.”

Jordan also had a standout red carpet moment when he spotted fellow honoree Amanda Seyfried, sharing that he “loves her.” The two briefly embraced after Seyfried leaned in for a kiss on the cheek — a fittingly warm moment amid a night full of awards-season buzz.