ET caught up with celebs at the Producers Guild Awards, where Michael Douglas, Debra Messing, Kathy Griffin and others spoke about the crucial role producers play in Hollywood.

Douglas, who was honored with the David O. Selznick Achievement Award, said it was great to be on hand to receive the award and thanked the many people throughout his career who had helped make him look good. Oscar winners Brian Grazer and Ron Howard were given the prestigious Milestone Award for outstanding achievement.

Dev Patel and Freida Pinto, the stars of 'Slumdog Millionaire,' said they were thrilled with the success of the film and said all the producers at the event had already seen it.