A parade of cinema’s elite gathered at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Model Kaia Gerber looked sensational as she commanded the red carpet in a sheer black lace dress that clung to her enviable figure.
The beauty — who’s the daughter of Cindy Crawford — paired the look with black heels.
Keke Palmer was a vision in a pastel yellow top and matching silk skirt, which she teamed with cream heels.
Kirsten Dunst looked ready for spring in a light pink and blue floral dress. She was joined by husband Jesse Plemons.
The Independent Spirit Awards will be hosted by SNL star Ego Nwodim and Honorary Chair filmmaker Lulu Wang.
Kaia Gerber, Keke Palmer and Kirsten Dunst led the glamour at the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday
Winners are selected by members of Film Independent, the nonprofit dedicated to supporting visual storytelling.
The Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev wowed in a floral red and yellow gown with a plunging neckline.
Meanwhile, It Ends with Us actress Jenny Slate stunned in a sleeveless see-through black dress.
Her sleek raven bob was parted in the middle, and she accentuated her features with delicate glam.
Adolescence star Erin Doherty had all eyes on her on the red carpet, wearing a sculptural black dress, with voluminous, wing-like draped fabric from her shoulders to her wrists.
The actress added a touch of color to the look with red earrings and red lipstick.
Issa Rae cut a glamorous figure on the red carpet in a metallic gold dress featuring dramatic side slits.
Regina King looked vibrant in a sequined halter gown.
Gerber looked sensational as she commanded the red carpet in a sheer black lace dress
The beauty — who’s the daughter of Cindy Crawford — paired the look with black heels
She wore picture perfect glam
Palmer was a vision in a pastel yellow top and matching silk skirt
She wore a delicate gold necklace
Dunst was a vision in a pastel pink and blue floral dress
Her blonde tresses were parted on the side
She was joined by husband Jesse Plemons
She shared a loved-up look with her husband
She also mingled with her Civil War co-star Wagner Moura
Nina Dobrev wowed in a floral red and yellow gown with a plunging neckline
The Vampire Diaries star accessorized with a golden clutch
Slate stunned in a sleeveless see-through black dress
She wore a dark matte shade of red lipstick
Adolescence star Erin Doherty had all eyes on her in a sculptural black dress, with voluminous, wing-like draped fabric from her shoulders to her wrists
The actress added a touch of color to the look with red earrings and red lipstick
Rose Byrne flashed a glimpse of her midriff in black dress with vibrant pops of color
She wore her brunette hair in a short ponytail
Regina King looked vibrant in a sequined halter gown
Zoey Deutch paired a cream mini with black lace tights
She was joined by partner Jimmy Tatro
Like many other stars on Sunday, Tessa Thompson opted for a sheer gown
It featured a colorful print on the torso
Issa Rae cut a glamorous figure in a metallic gold dress featuring dramatic side slits
Dree Hemingway looked chic in a yellow floral dress
The Town star Rebecca Hall was a vision in a violet dress with side cut outs
She added contrast by wearing black nail polish
Meanwhile, Supriya Ganesh, who stars in The Pitt, wowed in an asymmetrical lilac dress paired with burgundy heels
She further sparkled up the look with stunning blue earrings
The host of the show Ego Nwodim brought the glamour in a black and white lace dress
Lake Bell and Anna Camp looked glamorous at the event
Actress Wally Baram wowed in a black-and-white blazer teamed with a black lace skirt
She wore delicate glam
Eva Victor paired an off-the-shoulder grey knit top with a floor-length satin maxi skirt
Jane Levy showcased her toned arms in a black dress with a snakeskin bustier
Her strawberry toned tresses cascaded down her back in beachy waves
Frances Turner put on a leggy display in a white lace mini dress paired with silver heels
Sinners star Wunmi Mosaku showcased her baby bump in a vibrant yellow, after announcing her pregnancy at the 2026 Golden Globes
Meanwhile, Supriya Ganesh, who stars in The Pitt, wowed in an asymmetrical lilac dress paired with burgundy heels.
The Town star Rebecca Hall was a vision in a violet dress with side cut outs.
Rose Byrne flashed a glimpse of her midriff in black dress with vibrant pops of color. She wore her brunette hair in a short ponytail.
Actress Wally Baram wowed in a 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. Victor accessorized with strappy black heels.
Zoey Deutch paired a cream mini with black lace tights.
Australian hunk Joel Edgerton, 51, cut a dapper figure in a grey suit. The actor also wore a striking pendant necklace, featuring a luminous white stone on a black chain.
Edgerton is nominated for best lead performance for his work in ‘Train Dreams.’
Frances Turner put on a leggy display in a white lace mini dress paired with silver heels.
Sinners star Wunmi Mosaku showcased her baby bump in a vibrant yellow, after announcing her pregnancy at the 2026 Golden Globes.
Francesca Scorsese, the daughter of legendary director Martin Scorsese, opted for a vivid low-cut red dress.
Flamin’ Hot star Annie Gonzalez sizzled in a bustier style white gown, with her brunette tresses styled into bombshell curls
Taylor Dearden opted for classic glamour, wearing an emerald strapless gown
Francesca Scorsese, the daughter of legendary director Martin Scorsese, opted for a vivid low-cut red dress
She posed for photos with Federica Domeneghetti, who rocked a black mini dress
Comedian Kumail Nanjiani was joined by wife Emily V. Gordon, who looked chic in a polka dot dress and neon green heels
Australian hunk Joel Edgerton, 51, cut a dapper figure in a grey suit
The Train Dreams actor also wore a striking pendant necklace, featuring a luminous white stone on a black chain
Star Wars legend Mark Hamill was joined by daughter Chelsea Hamill
He looked sharp in a dark suit with a purple shirt underneath
Comedian Robby Hoffman was joined by spouse Gabby Windey, who was a contestant on season 26 of The Bachelor
Windey put on a sizzling display in a champagne toned dress that left little to the imagination
Amy Madigan was the epitome of chic
Tabs Breese and Rajee Samarasinghe wore ICE OUT pins in protest of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Twinless star Dylan O’Brien looked cool as ever
Lamorne Morris and Mark Duplass both rocked dark suits
Brandon Finn showed off his style in an aquamarine blazer paired with a baby blue button up and black silk pants
His hair was gelled back
Dewayne Perkins went shirtless under a white blazer, which he paired with black pants and a black scarf
Cliff Curtis rocked a black button up and white pants
He completed the look with lavender sneakers
Michael Cimino opted for a pop of color in a Western shirt and black pants
She posed for photos with Federica Domeneghetti, who rocked a black mini dress.
Taylor Dearden opted for classic glamour, wearing an emerald strapless gown.
Star Wars legend Mark Hamill was joined by daughter Chelsea Hamill.
Comedian Kumail Nanjiani was joined by wife Emily V. Gordon, who looked chic in a polka dot dress and neon green heels.
Michael Cimino opted for a pop of color in a Western shirt and black pants.
Comedian Robby Hoffman was joined by spouse Gabby Windey, who was a contestant on season 26 of The Bachelor.
Brandon Finn showed off his style in an aquamarine blazer paired with a baby blue button up and black silk pants.
Dewayne Perkins went shirtless under a white blazer, which he paired with black pants and a black scarf.
Jane Levy showcased her toned arms in a black dress with a snakeskin bustier. Her strawberry toned tresses cascaded down her back in beachy waves.
Flamin’ Hot star Annie Gonzalez sizzled in a bustier style white gown, with her brunette tresses styled into bombshell curls.
Gerber and Francois Arnaud pictured onstage
Arnaud sported a dark suit
Byrne was pictured speaking onstage
She presented the Best Documentary award for The Perfect Neighbor to Alisa Payne
Byrne also won best lead performance for ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’
Doherty accepted the Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series award for ‘Adolescence’
She played child psychologist Briony Ariston in the 2025 Netflix limited series
She was presented the award by Keke Palmer
Slate spoke to the audience
This year marked a historic shift for the show, as it traded its long-standing Santa Monica location for the Hollywood Palladium
King presented the award for best feature
Clint Bentley’s ‘Train Dreams’ was named best feature at the awards show
Kate Hudson was also among the presenters
She stunned in a black leather dress
Nwodim hosted the event
Clint Bentley’s ‘Train Dreams’ was named best feature at the awards show, and received three awards in total. Bentley also took home the award for best director.
Eva Victor nabbed the award for ‘Sorry, Baby’, while Alex Russell’s ‘Lurker’ won for best first screenplay. Lurker was also named best first feature.
Rose Byrne won best lead performance for ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.’
Meanwhile Naomi Ackie won best supporting performance for ‘Sorry, Baby.’
Kayo Martin got the best breakthrough performance for ‘The Plague.’
Esta Isla (This Island) took home the John Cassavetes Award, the prestigious honor reserved for features produced on a budget of under $1 million.
Meanwhile on the TV side, Erin Doherty and Owen Cooper maintained their winning streak, winning for their performances in Adolescence, which also nabbed the Spirit Award for best new scripted series.
This year marked a historic shift for the show, as it traded its long-standing Santa Monica location for the Hollywood Palladium.
The show was streamed on the Film Independent and IMDb YouTube channels.
The Spirit Awards come amid the final stretch of awards season, with the Oscars now only a month away.
Independent Spirit Awards 2026 Nominations
Movies
Best Feature
Peter Hujar’s Day
The Plague
Sorry, Baby
Train Dreams – WINNER
Twinless
Best Director
Clint Bentley, Train Dreams – WINNER
Mary Bronstein, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Lloyd Lee Choi, Lucky Lu
Ira Sachs, Peter Hujar’s Day
Eva Victor, Sorry, Baby
Best First Feature
Blue Sun Palace
Dust Bunny
East of Wall
Lurker – WINNER
One of Them Days
Best Lead Performance
Everett Blunck, The Plague
Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You – WINNER
Kathleen Chalfant, Familiar Touch
Chang Chen, Lucky Lu
Joel Edgerton, Train Dreams
Dylan O’Brien, Twinless
Keke Palmer, One of Them Days
Théodore Pellerin, Lurker
Tessa Thompson, Hedda
Ben Whishaw, Peter Hujar’s Day
Best Supporting Performance
Naomi Ackie, Sorry, Baby – WINNER
Zoey Deutch, Nouvelle Vague
Kirsten Dunst, Roofman
Rebecca Hall, Peter Hujar’s Day
Nina Hoss, Hedda
Jane Levy, A Little Prayer
Archie Madekwe, Lurker
Kali Reis, Rebuilding
Jacob Tremblay, Sovereign
Haipeng Xu, Blue Sun Palace
Best Breakthrough Performance
Liz Larsen, The Baltimorons
Kayo Martin, The Plague – WINNER
Misha Osherovich, She’s the He
SZA, One of Them Days
Tabatha Zimiga, East of Wall
Television
Best New Scripted Series
Adolescence – WINNER
Common Side Effects
Forever
Mr. Loverman
North of North
Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series
Citizen Nation
Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time
Pee-Wee As Himself – WINNER
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television
Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae
Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series
Sydney Chandler, Alien: Earth
Stephen Graham, Adolescence – WINNER
Ethan Hawke, The Lowdown
Lennie James, Mr. Loverman
Anna Lambe, North of North
Lola Petticrew, Say Nothing
Seth Rogen, The Studio
Lovie Simone, Forever
Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex
Noah Wyle, The Pitt
Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series
Ariyon Bakare, Mr. Loverman
Babou Ceesay, Alien: Earth
Sharon D. Clarke, Mr. Loverman
Taylor Dearden, The Pitt
Erin Doherty, Adolescence – WINNER
Stephen McKinley Henderson, A Man on the Inside
Poorna Jagannathan, Deli Boys
Xosha Roquemore, Forever
Jenny Slate, Dying for Sex
Ben Whishaw, Black Doves
Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series
Asif Ali, Deli Boys
Wally Baram, Overcompensating
Owen Cooper, Adolescence – WINNER
Michael Cooper Jr., Forever
Ernest Kinglsey Junior, Washington Black