Kristen Stewart stuns in sequined Chanel jumpsuit while Sydney Sweeney and Lily James go all out with dazzling ensembles as the stars turn out in style on the red carpet for 37th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica
All eyes were on Kristen Stewart as she rocked a white sequined Chanel jumpsuit with black racing stripes down the sides and a black belt to the 37th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on Sunday night.
The 31-year-old Oscar nominee, who is serving as the evening’s honorary chair and a presenter, styled her slightly, damp strawberry blonde hair in cool waves and opted for a classic smoky eye.
Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney oozed elegance in a floral embellished silver midi dress while attending her first event since accepting her longtime boyfriend Jonathan Davino’s proposal late last month.
Gorgeous: Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney oozed elegance in a floral embellished silver midi dress while attending the red carpet for 37th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica
The newly-engaged HBO star, 24, who was not wearing a ring on her left finger, also debuted her recently dyed red tresses as she strutted down the blue carpet in a pair of black high heels.
In addition to swapping out her signature blonde hair, the actress opted to apply a black liquid eyeliner above and below her blue eyes.
Lily James looked equally elegant as she turned heads in a plunging, jewel-encrusted pink crop top with flowing sleeves, which she paired with black high-waisted pants.
Friendly: The Twilight alum, 31, waved at fans and photographers as she arrived
Dream team: Stewart posed for photos with Pablo Larraín, who directed her film Spencer
Newly-engaged: The star did not wear her engagement ring to the show
Hair transformation: The Handmaid’s Tale star debuted her recently dyed red tresses as she strutted down the blue carpet in a pair of black high heels
Glowing: Sweeney looked radiant as she prepared to present at the show
Ginger: In addition to swapping out her signature blonde hair, the 24-year-old Sharp Objects star opted for a smoked-out eyeliner below her blue eyes
Glowing: Sweeney looked radiant as she prepared to present at the show
The 32-year-old Pam & Tommy star wore a glamorous makeup look, which included a nude lipstick, and her ombre hair in pin-straight strands.
Presenters for the show include Dianna Agron, Javier Bardem, Rosario Dawson, Andrew Garfield, Regina Hall, James, Sweeney, Taika Waititi and more.
Like Stewart, Ava DuVernay, Jessica Chastain, Ang Lee and Shaka King are notable talent have all served as the honorary chair for the ceremony.
Pretty in pink: Lily James stunned in a pink crop top with flowing sleeves
Flawless: James looked gorgeous as she walked the blue carpet
Ab-tastic! James, who underwent a four-hour transformation every day on set to become Pamela Anderson of her Hulu series Pam & Tommy, bared her toned stomach at the event
Beautiful: James showed off her chic blouse from every angle
Gorgeous: James turned heads in a plunging, jewel-encrusted pink crop top with flowing sleeves, which she paired with black high-waisted pants.
Natural beauty: The 32-year-old Pam & Tommy star wore a glamorous makeup look, which included a nude lipstick, and her ombre hair in pin-straight strands
The 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominations were announced on in December.
Beanie Feldstein, Hall, and Naomi Watts shared the list of nominations in a livestream broadcast shared on YouTube.
Zola, about strippers who travel to Florida, landed the most nods – a total of seven – for the 37th Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Shimmering: Hall rocked a one-shoulder gold minidress
Shimmering: Hall rocked a one-shoulder gold minidress
Handsome: Andrew Garfield cut a dapper figure in a purple jacket over a lavender shirt
Looking good: He completed his look with a pair of brown trousers and purple-tinted shades
Looking good: He completed his look with a pair of brown trousers and purple-tinted shades
Cool guy: Garfield is among the list of presenters, including Dianna Agron, Javier Bardem, Rosario Dawson, Andrew Garfield, Regina Hall, Lily James, Sweeney, Taika Waititi and more
The Zola nods were for Best Feature, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Editing and Best Female Lead for Taylour Paige as well as Best Supporting Male for Colman Domingo.
The movie stars Elvis’ granddaughter Riley Keough, a Hollywood veteran already. Her mother is Lisa Marie Presley.
Also in the cast is Nicholas Braun.
Peek-a-boo: Maggie Gyllenhaal sparkled in a black floral embellished blazer with just a black lace bra underneath
Longtime love: The Lost Daughter director attended with her husband Peter Sarsgaard, who wore a white patterned shirt, red trousers and a black jacket
Bold: Gyllenhaal’s look was anything but boring as she flashed a bit of underboob to the award show
Leggy display: Jasmine Cephas-Jones wore a figure-hugging black dress with a feathered bodice and high slit
Timeless: The singer, 32, sported a red lipstick and romantic updo
Timeless: The singer, 32, sported a red lipstick and romantic updo
The dark comedy is up against The Novice, which took in five nominations, and The Lost Daughter, which scored four nominations.
Rounding out the feature film race are A Chiara and C’mon C’mon.
The Novice is about a college freshman who joins her university’s rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat.
Colorful: Daveed Diggs commanded attention in a rainbow blazer, pants, tie and shoes
Rainbow: The 40-year-old went for a colorful ensemble for the evening
Having fun: Sebastian Stan wore a navy blue suit over an open black button-down
Friendly: He attended with his Fresh’ costar Daisy Edgar Jones, who wore a semi-sheer black gown with cutouts
Gorgeous: Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney oozed elegance in a floral embellished silver midi dress while attending the red carpet for 37th annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica
Beaming: The Glee star, 35, even matched her manicure to the look
Wild side: Helen Hunt, 58, sported a green and black animal-printed jacket over a purple skirt with a tiger on the bottom
Eccentric: The 58-year-old As Good As It Gets actress’ look included a cheetah-print trim on the collar, sleeves and hem
Flirty: Rosario Dawson wore a black minidress with green sides and matching tights
Flirty: Rosario Dawson wore a black minidress with green sides and matching tights
The Lost Daughter is from first-time director Maggie Gyllenhaal and it stars Dakota Johnson and Olivia Colman.
It is about a college professor confronts her unsettling past after meeting a woman and her young daughter while on vacation in Italy. Her obsession with the woman and her daughter prompts memories of her early motherhood.
A Chiara follows the story of 15-year-old whose close-knit family falls apart after her father abandons them in Calabria.
Sweet: The star blew kisses to fans as she strutted down the blue carpet
Pretty in pink: Marlee Matlin stunned in a bold pink power suit and her blonde hair in loose waves
Pretty in pink: The Oscar winner wore a pair of sparkly drop earrings and a hot pink clutch
Happy and healthy: Bob Odenkirk attended with his Better Call Saul castmate Rhea Seehorn
He’s back! This marks Odenkirk’s first major awards show since he suffered a heart attack while working on the AMC drama series in July
If you’ve got it! Fox put on an edgy display at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday in a bold black dress
Sexy: The off-the-shoulder black dress showed off Julia’s black bra
Famous friends: Fox propelled to stardom after striking up a romance with her now-ex, Kanye West
Pals: Julia Fox and A’Ziah King posed for photos together in their black dresses
Classy: King flashed major leg in her long sleeve black gown
And C’mon C’mon covers an emotionally stunted and softspoken radio journalist who travels the country interviewing a variety of kids about their thoughts concerning their world and their future.
The 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards will be handed out on Sunday, March 6 during IFC’s telecast.
Usually, the Film Independent Spirit Awards air the day before the Oscars.
Fashionable: Taika Waititi stood out from the crowd in a coral suit and white loafers
See him later: Waititi will be presenting at the Independent Spirit Awards
Casual: Questlove wore a long black jacket and Crocs
Sophisticated: Michelle Yeoh stunned in a sequined white gown with floral embellishments
Edgy: British singer Olly Alexander wore a black ensemble with a silver arrow earring through his earlobe
Unique: He rocked his trademark short dyed red crop hairstyle with square fringe
But the Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 27, 2022 and the Film Independent Spirit Awards will be held weeks earlier on March 6.
The awards, which are returning in-person in 2022 after going virtual due to COVID in 2021, highlight and celebrate movies that are, for the most part, produced and conceived outside of the Hollywood mainstream.
In order to qualify, eligible films have to have budgets of less than $22.5 million.
Handsome: Sam Richardson wore a blue blazer, matching trousers and a white t-shirt
Looking sharp: Nick Offerman wore a charcoal three-piece suit and brown loafers
Looking sharp: The 51-year-old Parks and Recreation star wore a charcoal three-piece suit
Well dressed: Simon Rex wore a black suit, matching button-down and sneakers
Siblings: (L-R) Mark Duplass and brother Jay Duplass attended the 2022 Film Independent Spirit Awards together
Jazzy: Barry Jenkins wore a rainbow stitch-pattern button-down and matching trousers
Well dressed: Colman Domingo wore a black suit with a white dress shirt
Casual touch: English actor Jason Isaacs wore a dark blazer over a light-wash denim button-down
INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR FILM 2022
Best Feature
A Chiara
C’mon C’mon
The Lost Daughter
The Novice
Zola
Best Male Lead
Clifton Collins Jr., ‘Jockey’
Frankie Faison, ‘Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain’
Michael Greyeyes, ‘Wild Indian’
Udo Kier, ‘Swan Song’
Simon Rex, ‘Red Rocket’
Best Female Lead
Isabelle Fuhrman, ‘The Novice’
Brittany S. Hall, ‘Test Pattern’
Patti Harrison, ‘Together Together’
Taylour Paige, ‘Zola’
Kali Reis, ‘Catch the Fair One’
Best Director
Janicza Bravo, ‘Zola’
Maggie Gyllenhaal, ‘The Lost Daughter’
Lauren Hadaway, ‘The Novice’
Mike Mills, C’mon C’mon’
Ninja Thyberg, ‘Pleasure’
Best Screenplay
‘C’mon, C’mon’
‘The Lost Daughter’
‘Swan Song’
‘Together’
‘Zola’
Best Cinematography
Chiara
Blue Bayou
The Humans
Passing
Zola
Best Documentary
Ascension
Flee
In The Same Breath
Procession
Summer of Soul
Best First Feature
‘7 Days’
‘Holler’
‘Queen of Glory’
‘Test Pattern’
Wild Indian
John Cassavettes Award (Given to the best feature made for under $500,000)
Cryptozoo
Jockey
Shiva Baby
Sweet Thing
This is Not a War Story
Best Screenplay
Nikole Beckwith, ‘Together Together’
Janicza Bravo, Jeremy O. Harris, ‘Zola’
Maggie Gyllenhaal, ‘The Lost Daughter’
Mike Mills, ‘C’mon C’mon’
Todd Stephens, ‘Swan Song’
Best First Screenplay
Lyle Mitchell Corbine, Jr., ‘Wild Indian ‘
Matt Fifer; Story by Sheldon D. Brown, ‘Cicada’
Shatara Michelle Ford, ‘Test Pattern ‘
Fran Kranz, ‘Mass’
Michael Sarnoski; Story by Vanessa Block, Michael Sarnoski, ‘Pig’
Best Supporting Female
Jessie Buckley, ‘The Lost Daughter’
Amy Forsyth, ‘The Novice’
Ruth Negga, ‘Passing’
Revika Reustle, ‘Pleasure’
Suzanna Son, ‘Red Rocket’
Best Supporting Male
Colman Domingo, ‘Zola’
Meeko Gattuso, ‘Queen of Glory’
Troy Kotsur, ‘CODA’
Will Patton, ‘Sweet Thing’
Chaske Spencer, ‘Wild Indian’
Best Editing
‘A Chiara’
‘The Nowhere Inn’
‘The Novice’
‘Zola’
‘The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain’
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