Palm Springs honors Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams will probably be honored while using Desert Palm Achievement Actress Award within the 23rd annual Palm Springs Worldwide Film Festival. The Academy Award-nominated actress can get the award inside a gala on Jan. 7. ''Every generation, the cinema includes a few artists who mesmerize audiences by getting a great combination of talent, versatility and class,'' mentioned festival chairman Harold Matzner. ''Michelle Williams epitomizes these qualities as she is constantly accept challenging role after challenging role. In their latest work, My Week with Marilyn, she perfectly captures the glamour and vulnerability in the legendary Marilyn Monroe who finds respite and solice throughout each week-extended hiatus from Hollywood demands.'' Williams, who joins George Clooney and Glenn Close among formerly introduced honorees, presently stars in ''My Week With Marilyn,'' which follows the particular-existence story of Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier in their concentrate on ''The Prince as well as the Showgirl.'' Past visitors in the Desert Palm Achievement Award include Natalie Portman, Hathaway As Catwoman, Halle Berry, Marion Cotillard, Charlize Theron, Naomi W and Kate Winslet. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com