2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards: Cate Blanchett, Michelle Yeoh, Mia Goth lead. red carpet

Cate Blanchett, Michelle Yeoh, Mia Goth and Rooney Mara led the stars at the glittering red carpet for the 38th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Rooney, whose new movie Women Talking was nominated for Best Feature that evening, was a showstopping presence as she went topless under a coat with only one button closed.

Her flesh-flashing ensemble, which allowed her to bare not just her cleavage but also her enviably taut midriff, was accented with heavy eye makeup that sharpened her penetrating gaze.

Meanwhile Cate and Michelle, who were nominated against each other for Best Lead Performance, shared a warm embrace on the red carpet in a flourish of good sportsmanship.

Cate, 53, was agelessly glamorous in a dark trouser suit that featured raised shoulders and a cape, as well as a futuristic bit of electric blue embroidery over its black background.

Meanwhile: Cate and Michelle, who were nominated against each other for Best Lead Performance, shared a warm embrace on the red carpet in a flourish of good sportsmanship

Meanwhile: Cate and Michelle, who were nominated against each other for Best Lead Performance, shared a warm embrace on the red carpet in a flourish of good sportsmanship

The sleek ensemble was perfectly fitted to emphasize the Lord Of The Rings superstar’s sensationally svelte figure as she treated the photographers to her ethereal stare.

Michelle on other hand was the picture of sprightly good cheer, bringing back memories of the 1980s in a dress with an extravagant set of mesh flowers twirling around her petite frame.

Mia, another acting nominee for the new slasher picture Pearl, slid into a see-through black lace gown that offered a clear view of her black bra as the cameras snapped away at her.

With a swirling hem that emphasized her statuesque figure, the dress strikingly featured a small cowl and was accessorized with a thick, matching headband.

As she swanned about during the red carpet portion of the event, Rooney got to enjoy a reunion with her Women Talking co-stars Jessie Buckley and Claire Foy. 

Meanwhile Michelle also got to hobnob with her Everything Everywhere All At Once co-stars Ke Huy Quan and Stephanie Hsu, as well as the film’s writing and directing team of Daniel Scheinert and Dan Kwan.

Celebs galore were on hand, including Jamie Lee Curtis in an eye-popping metallic trouser suit, Regina King who looked radiant as ever in white and Ayo Edebiri who showed off her vertiginous legs in a glittery party dress.

Quinta Brunson – who went onto win Best Lead Performance In A New Scripted Series for Abbott Elementary, which she also created – was a golden girl in a sumptuously feathery gown.

Making it happen: Cate, 53, was agelessly glamorous in a dark trouser suit that featured raised shoulders and a cape, as well as a futuristic bit of electric blue embroidery over its black background

Chic to the hilt: The sleek ensemble was perfectly fitted to emphasize the Lord Of The Rings superstar's sensationally svelte figure as she treated the photographers to her ethereal stare

Making it happen: Cate, 53, was agelessly glamorous in a dark trouser suit that featured raised shoulders and a cape, as well as a futuristic bit of electric blue embroidery over its black background

Stunning: With a swirling hem that emphasized her statuesque figure, Mia's dress strikingly featured a small cowl and was accessorized with a thick, matching headband

Stunning: With a swirling hem that emphasized her statuesque figure, Mia’s dress strikingly featured a small cowl and was accessorized with a thick, matching headband

Troika: As she swanned about during the red carpet portion of the event, Rooney got to enjoy a reunion with her Women Talking co-stars Jessie Buckley and Claire Foy

Troika: As she swanned about during the red carpet portion of the event, Rooney got to enjoy a reunion with her Women Talking co-stars Jessie Buckley and Claire Foy

Meanwhile: Michelle also got to hobnob with her Everything Everywhere All At Once co-stars Ke Huy Quan and Stephanie Hsu, as well as the film's writing and directing team of Daniel Scheinert and Dan Kwan

Meanwhile: Michelle also got to hobnob with her Everything Everywhere All At Once co-stars Ke Huy Quan and Stephanie Hsu, as well as the film’s writing and directing team of Daniel Scheinert and Dan Kwan

Triumphant: Quinta Brunson - who went onto win Best Lead Performance In A New Scripted Series for Abbott Elementary, which she also created - was a golden girl in a sumptuously feathery gown

Triumphant: Quinta Brunson – who went onto win Best Lead Performance In A New Scripted Series for Abbott Elementary, which she also created – was a golden girl in a sumptuously feathery gown

Marisa Tomei recycled the daring look she wore earlier this week at a Carol Burnett tribute, while Brian d’Arcy James was every inch the silver fox and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez made a splash in an explosion of crimson mesh.

Hasan Minhaj, who has been tapped to host the evening’s revelry, added a pop of color to his other wise black ensemble in an orange jacket that appeared to be either velvet or velour.

Danielle Deadwyler put her sensationally svelte legs on display in a white mini, director Chloe Zhao wrapped a throwback chic Chanel-style jacket over her dress and Patricia Arquette was unmistakable in gold and salmon.

Normal People heartthrob Paul Mescal, nominated at the Independent Spirit Awards for his role in Aftersun, set pulses racing in a plunging white top.

W Kamau Bell made a statement in a ‘trans people belong’ t-shirt, The White Lotus actress Simona Tabasco draped her slender figure into a slinky dark gown and Melanie Lynskey was regal in a shimmering frock with a long cape.

Bridget Everett, nominated for Best Leading Performance In A Scripted Series, exuded bonhomie as she traipsed across the red carpet in a summery pastel muumuu. 

Mike Colter brought a wintrier air to the proceedings in a long, cozy-looking coat, while Theo Rossi flashed his winning megawatt smile and Sarah Polley teamed her skirt-blouse combo with a tie.

Sheryl Lee Ralph, who was up for Best Supporting Performance In A New Scripted Series for Abbott Elementary, was the picture of joy in a tiered frock with a pink-to-purple color stream.

Master of ceremonies: Hasan Minhaj, who has been tapped to host the evening's revelry, added a pop of color to his other wise black ensemble in an orange jacket that appeared to be either velvet or velour

Master of ceremonies: Hasan Minhaj, who has been tapped to host the evening’s revelry, added a pop of color to his other wise black ensemble in an orange jacket that appeared to be either velvet or velour

Normal People heartthrob: Paul Mescal, nominated at the Independent Spirit Awards for his role in Aftersun, set pulses racing in a plunging white top

Normal People heartthrob: Paul Mescal, nominated at the Independent Spirit Awards for his role in Aftersun, set pulses racing in a plunging white top

Cheer: Bridget Everett, nominated for Best Leading Performance In A Scripted Series, exuded bonhomie as she traipsed across the red carpet in a summery pastel muumuu

Cheer: Bridget Everett, nominated for Best Leading Performance In A Scripted Series, exuded bonhomie as she traipsed across the red carpet in a summery pastel muumuu

Place to be: Sheryl Lee Ralph, who was up for Best Supporting Performance In A New Scripted Series for Abbott Elementary, was the picture of joy in a tiered frock with a pink-to-purple color stream

Place to be: Sheryl Lee Ralph, who was up for Best Supporting Performance In A New Scripted Series for Abbott Elementary, was the picture of joy in a tiered frock with a pink-to-purple color stream

Catastrophe co-creator Sharon Horgan complemented her strawberry blonde locks with a scarlet dress, Jeremy Pope jazzed up his suit with black leather gloves and Andrea Riseborough was the crème de la crème in chrome.

Ke Huy Quan, who won the evening’s first big gong for Best Supporting Performance for Everything Everywhere All At Once, opted for a dapper checked suit designed in various shades of grey. 

Emily Hampshire brought back the 19th century with her voluminous gown, while The White Lotus actress Haley Lu Richardson sparkled in sequins and Jodie Turner-Smith pulled out the stops in a spray of feathers and sparkles.

Aubrey Plaza, who is enjoying a career high after a scene-stealing turn on The White Lotus, flaunted her astonishingly svelte frame and her cleavage in a perfectly fitted black trouser suit.

Taylor Russell flashed her taut midriff in a raven gown with a gift-ribbon motif, Succession actor Nicholas Braun wore a snappy monochrome shirt under his suit and Malala Yousafzai arrived in an aquamarine look. 

Retired basketball player Dwyane Wade and nominated actress Gabrielle Union, who have been married nearly a decade, were the image of the Hollywood power couple as they stood united at the awards show.

Molly Shannon projected a classic elegance in a subtle floor-length black gown, while Troy Kotsur was a sight to see in a salmon suit and Joel Kim Booster modeled a trendily oversized tan suit.

Monica Barbaro cut an angelic figure in a fluttery white lace gown that fell off the shoulder, while Daniel Dae Kim gave off a springtime energy in a stylish sky blue suit. 

Triumphant: Ke Huy Quan, who won the evening's first big gong for Best Supporting Performance for Everything Everywhere All At Once, opted for a dapper checked suit designed in various shades of grey

Triumphant: Ke Huy Quan, who won the evening’s first big gong for Best Supporting Performance for Everything Everywhere All At Once, opted for a dapper checked suit designed in various shades of grey

Power suit: Aubrey Plaza, who is enjoying a career high after a scene-stealing turn on The White Lotus, flaunted her astonishingly svelte frame and her cleavage in a perfectly fitted black trouser suit

Power suit: Aubrey Plaza, who is enjoying a career high after a scene-stealing turn on The White Lotus, flaunted her astonishingly svelte frame and her cleavage in a perfectly fitted black trouser suit

Date night: Retired basketball player Dwyane Wade and nominated actress Gabrielle Union, who have been married nearly a decade, were the image of the Hollywood power couple as they stood united at the awards show

Date night: Retired basketball player Dwyane Wade and nominated actress Gabrielle Union, who have been married nearly a decade, were the image of the Hollywood power couple as they stood united at the awards show

Exquisite: Monica Barbaro cut an angelic figure in a fluttery white lace gown that fell off the shoulder

Exquisite: Monica Barbaro cut an angelic figure in a fluttery white lace gown that fell off the shoulder

Beefcake in blue: Daniel Dae Kim gave off a springtime energy in a stylish sky blue suit

Beefcake in blue: Daniel Dae Kim gave off a springtime energy in a stylish sky blue suit

 

Disco ready: While decked out in their red carpet apparel, several of the attendees posed for pictures at the IMDb Portrait Studio, including Haley Lu, clearly in festive spirits

Disco ready: While decked out in their red carpet apparel, several of the attendees posed for pictures at the IMDb Portrait Studio, including Haley Lu, clearly in festive spirits

Hands at the waist: A cavalcade of famous faces ranging from Patricia Arquette (pictured) to Sheryl Lee Ralph had their picture taken at IMDb Studios

Pretty in pink: Sheryl struck a dramatic pose upon arrival in front of the backdrop

Pretty in pink: A cavalcade of famous faces ranging from Patricia Arquette (left) to Sheryl Lee Ralph (right) had their picture taken at IMDb Studios

Powerful: Jamie Lee Curtis, the daughter of Psycho blonde Janet Leigh and Some Like It Hot dreamboat Tony Curtis, struck an assertive pose for her portrait

Powerful: Jamie Lee Curtis, the daughter of Psycho blonde Janet Leigh and Some Like It Hot dreamboat Tony Curtis, struck an assertive pose for her portrait

Mingling: The Bear stars Ayo Edeberi and Ebon Moss Bachrach got together for a portrait with the show's creator Christopher Storer, as well as Succession actor Nicholas Braun and Jenny Slate, whom Ayo replaced as a voice actress on Big Mouth

Mingling: The Bear stars Ayo Edeberi and Ebon Moss Bachrach got together for a portrait with the show’s creator Christopher Storer, as well as Succession actor Nicholas Braun and Jenny Slate, whom Ayo replaced as a voice actress on Big Mouth

Sensational: MJ Rodriguez had legs for days as she balanced expertly on towering stilettos for their new portraits

Evocative: Jodie gave the camera an enigmatic smile

Sensational: MJ Rodriguez and Jodie Turner-Smith had legs for days as they balanced expertly on towering stilettos for their new portraits

Victorious: Stephanie Hsu, who won Best Breakthrough Performance at the awards for her turn in Everything Everywhere All At Once, worked a bit of monochrome magic

Victorious: Stephanie Hsu, who won Best Breakthrough Performance at the awards for her turn in Everything Everywhere All At Once, worked a bit of monochrome magic

2023 Independent Spirit Awards Nominees

Best Feature

Bones And All 

Everything Everywhere All At Once-WINNER

Our Father, The Devil 

Tár 

Women Talking 

 

Best Director

Todd Field – Tár 

Kogonada – After Yang 

Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert – Everything Everywhere All at Once-WINNER 

Sarah Polley – Women Talking 

Halina Reijn – Bodies Bodies Bodies 

 

Best First Feature

Aftersun-WINNER

Emily The Criminal 

The Inspection 

Murina 

Palm Trees And Power Lines 

 

Best Lead Performance 

Cate Blanchett – Tár

Dale Dickey – A Love Song 

Mia Goth – Pearl 

Regina Hall – Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. 

Paul Mescal – Aftersun 

Aubrey Plaza – Emily The Criminal 

Jeremy Pope – The Inspection 

Andrea Riseborough – To Leslie 

Taylor Russell – Bones And All 

Michelle Yeoh – Everything Everywhere All At Once-WINNER 

 

Best Supporting Performance

Jamie Lee Curtis – Everything Everywhere All at Once 

Brian Tyree Henry – Causeway 

Nina Hoss – Tár 

Brian d’Arcy James – The Cathedral 

Ke Huy Quan – Everything Everywhere All At Once — WINNER 

Trevante Rhodes – Bruiser 

Theo Rossi – Emily The Criminal 

Mark Rylance – Bones And All 

Jonathan Tucker – Palm Trees And Power Lines 

Gabrielle Union – The Inspection 

 

Best Screenplay

Lena Dunham – Catherine Called Birdy 

Todd Field – Tár 

Kogonada – After Yang 

Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert – Everything Everywhere All At Once — WINNER 

Sarah Polley – Women Talking 

 

Best First Screenplay

Joel Kim Booster – Fire Island 

Jamie Dack and Audrey Findlay, story by Jamie Dack – Palm Trees And Power Lines 

K.D. Dávila – Emergency 

Sarah DeLappe, story by Kristen Roupenian – Bodies Bodies Bodies

John Patton Ford – Emily the Criminal — WINNER 

 

Best New Scripted Series 

The Bear — WINNER

Pachinko 

The Porter

Severance

Station Eleven 

 

Best Lead Performance In A New Scripted Series 

Aml Ameen – The Porter 

Mohammed Amer – Mo 

Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary-Winner 

Bridget Everett – Somebody Somewhere 

KaMillion – Rap Sh!t 

Himesh Patel – Station Eleven 

Sue Ann Pien – As We See It 

Adam Scott – Severance 

Ben Whishaw – This Is Going To Hurt 

Best Cinematography

Florian Hoffmeister – Tár — WINNER 

Hélène Louvart – Murina 

Gregory Oke – Aftersun 

Eliot Rockett – Pearl 

Anisia Uzeyman – Neptune Frost 

 

Best Editing

Dean Fleischer Camp and Nick Paley – Marcel The Shell With Shoes On 

Ricky D’Ambrose – The Cathedral 

Blair McClendon – Aftersun 

Paul Rogers – Everything Everywhere All At Once — WINNER

Monika Willi – Tár 

 

John Cassavetes Award

The African Desperate 

The Cathedral-WINNER

Holy Emy 

A Love Song 

Something In The Dirt 

 

Robert Altman Award

Women Talking-WINNER 

 

Best Documentary

All That Breathes 

All The Beauty And The Bloodshed — WINNER 

A House Made Of Splinters 

Midwives

Riotsville, USA 

 

Best International Film

Corsage – Austria, Belgium, UK, France, Italy, Luxembourg 

Joyland – Pakistan, USA — WINNER 

Leonor Will Never Die – Philippines 

Return To Seoul – Belgium, France, Romania, South Korea 

Saint Omer – France 

  

Producers Award

Liz Cardenas 

Tory Lenosky-WINNER

David Grove Churchill Viste 

 

Someone To Watch Award

Adamma Ebo – Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. 

Nikyatu Jusu – Nanny — WINNER 

Araceli Lemos – Holy Emy 

 

Truer Than Fiction Award

Isabel Castro – Mija 

Reid Davenport – I Didn’t See You There — WINNER 

Rebeca Huntt – Beba 

 

Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series 

Pachinko – Soji Arai, Jin Ha, Inji Jeong, Minha Kim, Kaho Minami, Lee Minho, Steve Sanghyun Noh, Anna Sawai, Jimmi Simpson, and Yuh-jung Youn — WINNER

 

Best New Non-Scripted Or Documentary Series

Children Of The Underground 

Mind Over Murder 

Pepsi, Where’s My Jet? 

The Rehearsal — WINNER

We Need To Talk About Cosby 

 

Best Supporting Performance In A New Scripted Series 

Danielle Deadwyler – Station Eleven 

Ayo Edebiri – The Bear — WINNER

Jeff Hiller – Somebody Somewhere 

Gbemisola Ikumelo – A League Of Their Own 

Janelle James – Abbott Elementary

Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear

Frankie Quiñones – This Fool

Sheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott Elementary

Molly Shannon – I Love That For You

Tramell Tillman – Severance 

 

Best Breakthrough Performance

Frankie Corio – Aftersun

Garcija Filipovic – Murina

Stephanie Hsu – Everything Everywhere All At Once — WINNER

Lily McInerny – Palm Trees and Power Lines

Daniel Zolghadri – Funny Pages