Annette Bening receives the American Riviera Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Annette Bening receives the American Riviera Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival image

Annette Bening was presented the American Riviera Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival this evening. The award recognizes an actor's influence on American cinema.

Bening walked the red carpet at a packed Arlington Theater with husband Warren Beatty. Festival Executive Director Roger Durling talked with Bening on stage, reflecting on her storied career in film.

The event wrapped up day two of the festival which will see more than 200 films shown and bring thousands of out of town guests including media, movie stars and independent film makers.

Red Carpet Gallery

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Warren Beatty joined Annette Bening on the red carpet at SBIFF.

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