Best Dressed Stars at 2026 Independent Spirit Awards

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.

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. 

The Independent Spirit Awards will be hosted by SNL star Ego Nwodim and Honorary Chair filmmaker Lulu Wang.

Kaia Gerber, Nina Dobrev and Jenny Slate 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.

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.

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The actress added a touch of color to the look with red earrings and red lipstick.

Kirsten Dunst was a vision in a pastel pink and blue floral dress. She was joined by husband Jesse Plemons. 

Issa Rae cut a glamorous figure on the red carpet in a metallic gold dress featuring dramatic side slits. 

Keke Palmer was a vision in a pastel yellow top and matching silk skirt. 

Regina King looked vibrant in a sequined halter gown. 

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. 

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 

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 

Kirsten Dunst was a vision in a pastel pink and blue floral dress

She was joined by husband Jesse Plemons

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

Like many other stars on Sunday, Tessa Thompson opted for a sheer gown

It featured a colorful print on the torso

Keke Palmer was a vision in a pastel yellow top and matching silk skirt

Issa Rae cut a glamorous figure in a metallic gold dress featuring dramatic side slits

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

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

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

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

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

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. 

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.

Flamin' Hot star Annie Gonzalez sizzled in a bustier style white gown, with her brunette tresses styled into bombshell curls.

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

Twinless star Dylan O'Brien looked cool as ever

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

In the film categories, 'Peter Hujar's Day' — which stars Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall — received five nominations, the most for any film at this year's ceremony.

The film is one of five contenders for Best Feature. It faces stiff competition from 'The Plague,' 'Sorry, Baby,' 'Train Dreams,' and 'Twinless.'

Clint Bentley and Ira Sachs are both nominated for best director — for 'Train Dreams' and 'Peter Hujar's Day,' respectively. 

Also nominated in the same category are Mary Bronstein for 'If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,' Lloyd Lee Choi for 'Lucky Lu' and Eva Victor for 'Sorry, Baby.' 

Viewers can watch the ceremony live at 5:00 p.m. ET on Film Independent and IMDb's YouTube channels. 

The Spirit Awards come amid the final stretch of awards season, with the Oscars now only a month away.