Set to be honored with the film festival’s greatest acolade, Cate Blanchett went golden. Appearing on the red carpet for the film “Rumours,” the star wore a custom Armani Prive gilded gown featuring pearl embellishments styled by Elizabeth Stewart. Ahead of the screening, she was presented with the Donostia Award.

Cate Blanchett was honored with the Donostia Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival. George Clooney's heartfelt video tribute moved her to tears. She expressed gratitude and reflected on her career and the world’s uncertainties during her acceptance speech.

Blanchett arrived in San Seb after a fall festival run for Disclaimer, her second buzzy project this year. The 7-part limited series was written and directed by five-time Oscar winner Cuarón. The series debuted at the Venice Film Festival and is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Renée Knight.

Blanchett charmed the San Sebastian crowd while accepting a career achievement Donostia Award given to her by director Alfonso Cuarón.

Cate Blanchett — so beloved by this year’s San Sebastian Film Festival that she was featured on the event’s official poster — was sent a sentimental video message by fellow actor George Clooney as she accepted her Donostia Award Saturday night.