George Clooney, recipient of the Los Angeles Film Festival's first annual Spirit of Independence Award, is photographed as he arrives for the ceremony in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 25, 2005.
Actor Don Cheadle and his wife, actress Bridgid Coulter, arrive for the Los Angeles Film Festival's first annual Spirit of Independence Award ceremony in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 25, 2005. The award was given to actor/director George Clooney, who starred with Cheadle in "Ocean's Eleven" and "Ocean's Twelve."
Actress Jordana Brewster arrives for the first annual Spirit of Independence Award ceremony in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 25, 2005. Actor/director George Clooney was the recipient of the award.
Iranian actress Shohreh Agadashloo arrives for the Los Angeles Film Festival's first annual Spirit of Independence Award ceremony in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 25, 2005. The award was given to actor/director George Clooney.
George Clooney, recipient of the Los Angeles Film Festival's first annual Spirit of Independence Award, signals to photographers that he has to move down the red carpet, before the ceremony in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 25, 2005.
British actress Emily Mortimer, right, shares a laugh with her husband, actor Alessandro Nivola, as they arrive for the Los Angeles Film Festival's first annual Spirit of Independence Award ceremony in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 25, 2005. The award was given to actor/director George Clooney.
Canadian actress Molly Parker arrives for the Los Angeles Film Festival's first annual Spirit of Independence Award ceremony in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 25, 2005. The award was given to actor/director George Clooney.
George Clooney, right, recipient of the Los Angeles Film Festival's first annual Spirit of Independence Award, arrives with actor Sam Rockwell at the ceremony in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 25, 2005. Clooney directed Rockwell in the 2002 film "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind."
A Star For Estefan
Singer Gloria Estefan, center, removes lipstick from her husband, music producer Emilio Estefan, shortly after kissing him, as their daughter Emily, 10, left, looks on, Thursday, June 9, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Emilio Estefan, a Grammy-award winning Latin music producer, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Singer Gloria Estefan, right, is escorted away from fans at the conclusion of a ceremony honoring her husband music producer Emilio Estefan, Thursday, June 9, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Music producer Emilio Estefan, third from right, poses with his wife, singer Gloria Estefan, second from right; and their children Emily, 10, second from left; Nayib, 24, right, and other family members Thursday, June 9, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Estefan was honored with the 2,287th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Singer Gloria Estefan, right, waves to fans with actor Andy Garcia, left, at a ceremony honoring her husband, music producer Emilio Estefan, Thursday, June 9, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Emilio Estefan was honored given the 2,287th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Music producer Emilio Estefan, right, and actor Andy Garcia pose for photographs Thursday, June 9, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Estefan was honored with the 2,287th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Music producer Emilio Estefan signs autographs for fans as his wife, singer Gloria Estefan, far right, responds to questions from a reporter Thursday, June 9, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Music producer Emilio Estefan, right, and his wife, singer Gloria Estefan, pose next to their respective Hollywood Walk of Fame stars Thursday, June 9, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Grammy-award winning Latin music producer Emilio Estefan, front right, is applauded by actor Andy Garcia, left, and other gathered guests and fans as he's introduced Thursday, June 9, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Honored in Vegas
Ann-Margret holds the centennial award presented to her Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at the Palms hotel-casino in Las Vegas. The actress and singer was given the CineVegas centennial award for starring in the film "Viva Las Vegas."
Ann-Margret wears two pairs of glasses, her own and a pair she said she borrowed from her husband so she could read her acceptance speech, Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at the Palms hotel-casino in Las Vegas. Ann-Margret was given the CineVegas centennial award for the movie "Viva Las Vegas."
Actor Tony Curtis speaks Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at the Palms hotel-casino in Las Vegas. Curtis introduced Ann-Margret, who was given the CineVegas centennial award for starring in the film "Viva Las Vegas."
Actor Dennis Hopper speaks Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at the Palms hotel-casino in Las Vegas. Hopper was the master of ceremonies for the event, in which Ann-Margret was given the CineVegas centennial award for starring in the film "Viva Las Vegas."