Film Independent Spirit Awards 2024: Jessica Chastain sizzles in electric blue gown and
The 39th Film Independent Spirit Awards red carpet kicked off on Sunday afternoon in Santa Monica – one day after the Screen Actors Guild Awards took place.
Jessica Chastain looked incredible in an electric blue mermaid-esque gown that featured cut-out details and a leafy design.
Natalie Portman kicked off the red carpet in style, opting for a red mini skirt and matching cropped jacket with three-dimensional roses on it.
Anne Hathaway was a vision in a white sequin jumpsuit with silver embellishments, paired with a fringe.
Michelle Williams looked chic in her multi-colored sixties-inspired mini dress, adding eye-catching gold calf-length boots.
The Film Independent Spirit Awards, Hollywood’s premiere event for the independent film and television community, is returning for it’s 39th annual celebration.
Saturday Night Live star Aidy Bryant will be hosting the soiree, set to take place in Santa Monica, California on February 25.
Viewers can now tune in via livestream on YouTube, as it will no longer be available on television.
Nominations were announced back in December, with American Fiction, May December, and Past Lives leading the pack with five nods each.
All of Us, American Fiction, May December, Passages, Past Lives, and We Grown Now will all be competing for Best Feature, one of the biggest categories of the evening.
The movie star’s set featured three-dimensional roses on it for a striking design
Anna Kendrick looked spring ready in her pink sixties-inspired dress featuring rose patterning throughout, adding strappy red heels.
The movie star showcased her cleavage in the low-cute frock, which also highlighted her slim waist.
Anna finished off the elegant floral dress with center part, sleek hair and pink glossy lipstick on her pout.
Quinta Brunson looked beautiful in a gold strapless gown with floral embellishments along one side, paired with coordinating gold platform heels.
Anna Kendrick chose a pink rose patterned dress that featured a low neckline. She added red strappy heels
Emma Roberts donned a black cut-out dress with her blonde hair loose around her
Ali Wong styled the look with a top bun and minimal jewelry for an effortlessly chic look
A host of A-listers are up for nominations, including Natalie Portman, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, and more.
Best Lead Performance nominations went to Jessica Chastain for Memory, Greta Lee for Past Lives, Trace Lysette for Monica, Natalie Portman for May December, Judy Reyes for Birth/Rebirth, Franz Rogowski for Passages, Andrew Scott for All of Us Strangers, Teyana Taylor for A Thousand and One, Jeffrey Wright for American Fiction and Teo Yoo for Past Lives.
Nominations for Best Supporting Performance were given to Erika Alexander for American Fiction, Sterling K. Brown got American Fiction, Noah Galvin for Theater Camp, Anne Hathaway for Eileen, Glenn Howerton for BlackBerry, Marin Ireland for Eileen, Charles Melton for May December, Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers, Catalina Saavedra for Rotting in the Sun and Ben Whishaw for Passages.
Ashley Madekwe and Trace Lysette chose metallic looks, with Ashley in silver and Trace in gold
Nominees come from over 27 different countries with budgets ranging from $10,000 to $28 million. Nominees were determined by the Spirit Awards Nominating Committees using the following guidelines: uniqueness of vision, original and provocative subject matter and economy of means.
‘Of all nominated writers, directors, producers and technical artists, 40% are women and 32% are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color). Among the nominated performers, 49% are women and 40% are BIPOC. And of all 2024 nominees, 42% are women and 34% are BIPOC,’ a press release for the organization states.
The nominating committees for the show are made up of writers, directors, actors, cinematographers, editors, critics, film festival programmers, casting directors, and other working professionals in the film industry.
‘This year, the Spirit Awards nominating committees are 56% female, 3% Nonbinary, 3% Transgender, and 49% BIPOC; 29% identify as LGBTQ+ and 3% identify as people with disabilities (PWD),’ the release adds.