The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles was transformed into a hub of cinematic glamour on Sunday as the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards drew a parade of elite stars to its red carpet. The event, a celebration of independent visual storytelling, saw celebrities showcasing breathtaking fashion statements ahead of the evening's ceremony.
Stunning Fashion Takes Center Stage
Model Kaia Gerber, daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, commanded attention in a sheer black lace dress that elegantly clung to her figure, paired with classic black heels. The Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev wowed attendees in a vibrant floral red and yellow gown featuring a daring plunging neckline, accessorized with a golden clutch. Actress Jenny Slate stunned in a sleeveless see-through black dress, accentuating her look with a dark matte red lipstick and sleek raven bob.
More Celebrity Highlights
Kirsten Dunst appeared radiant in a pastel pink and blue floral dress, accompanied by her husband Jesse Plemons. Issa Rae cut a glamorous figure in a metallic gold dress with dramatic side slits, while Keke Palmer shone in a pastel yellow top and matching silk skirt. Adolescence star Erin Doherty turned heads in a sculptural black dress with voluminous, wing-like draped fabric, adding a pop of color with red earrings and lipstick.
Other notable appearances included Rebecca Hall in a violet dress with side cut-outs, Supriya Ganesh in an asymmetrical lilac dress with burgundy heels, and Wally Baram in a chic black-and-white blazer teamed with a black lace skirt. Eva Victor paired an off-the-shoulder grey knit top with a floor-length satin maxi skirt, and Frances Turner showcased a leggy display in a white lace mini dress with silver heels.
Nominations and Ceremony Details
In the film categories, Peter Hujar's Day, starring Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall, leads with five nominations, including Best Feature. It faces competition from The Plague, Sorry, Baby, Train Dreams, and Twinless. Best director nominees include Clint Bentley for Train Dreams, Ira Sachs for Peter Hujar's Day, Mary Bronstein for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Lloyd Lee Choi for Lucky Lu, and Eva Victor for Sorry, Baby.
Television Categories and Broadcast
The Spirit Awards also honor television, with categories like Best New Scripted Series, featuring nominees such as Adolescence and Forever. The ceremony, hosted by SNL star Ego Nwodim and Honorary Chair filmmaker Lulu Wang, aired live on Film Independent and IMDb's YouTube channels at 5:00 p.m. ET. This event marks a key moment in awards season, with the Oscars just a month away.
Winners are selected by members of Film Independent, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting visual storytelling, highlighting the importance of independent cinema in the industry.
