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Creative Impact Awards Celebrate Dwayne Johnson, Teyana Taylor, Guillermo del Toro

1/4/2026

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The Variety brunch in Palm Springs awarded Creative Impact Awards to Dwayne Johnson, Teyana Taylor, and Guillermo del Toro.
Dwayne Johnson discussed his role as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, focusing on empathy and addiction struggles.
Teyana Taylor expressed her ambition to broaden her creative endeavors beyond music.
Guillermo del Toro, introduced by Oscar Isaac, emphasized the significance of art during difficult times and urged emerging directors to stay kind and dedicated.
Some directors were notably absent due to travel restrictions.

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The Variety brunch in Palm Springs awarded Creative Impact Awards to Dwayne Johnson, Teyana Taylor, and Guillermo del Toro.
Dwayne Johnson discussed his role as MMA fighter Mark Kerr, focusing on empathy and addiction struggles.
Teyana Taylor expressed her ambition to broaden her creative endeavors beyond music.
Guillermo del Toro, introduced by Oscar Isaac, emphasized the significance of art during difficult times and urged emerging directors to stay kind and dedicated.
Some directors were notably absent due to travel restrictions.