Nikki Blonsky's Star Keeps on Rising

Hairspray star Nikki Blonsky is nearly speechless as she accepts the Rising Star Award at the 2008 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Saturday in Palm Springs, Calif.

She was hoping and preparing for a last-minute resolution that would permit actors to attend the Golden Globes.

“A girl’s gotta cover her back and have a dress, just in case,” she said.

The 19-year-old actress along with the rest of the Hairspray cast picked up the festival’s Ensemble Performance Award. Congrats to everyone!

Into the Wild actor Emile Hirsch also picked up the other Rising Star Award.