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2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Red Carpet

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On the eve of the Oscars, the industry comes together and gathers on the beach in Santa Monica, Calif. To celebrate independent film at the Independent Spirit Awards.

The event, held in a massive white tent near the shore, is a more laid-back awards ceremony than most, with stars getting the opportunity to kick back, mingle with others in the industry, and honor the accomplishments of this year’s nominees (there’s even a cocktail reception before the show – and plenty of pop-ups for attendees to indulge in).

Kiki Layne, who stars in the Spirits-nominated film If Beale Street Could Talk, continued to prove she’s a style star as she hit the blue carpet looking stunning, rocking a white Chloe cape dress with a high collar and stone embellishments, and her hair styled in bantu knots. Her co-star Regina King, who is also nominated for Best Supporting Female, flashed a smile on the carpet too in a plunging black Valentino dress.

Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and more stars hit the carpet ahead of the show. Take a peek at all the looks in our red carpet rundown for the 2019 Independent Spirit Awards!

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

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Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Regina King attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Dawn-Lyen Gardner attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Red Carpet

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Regina Hall attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Sterling K. Brown and his wife Ryan Michelle Bathe attend the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

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Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Cedric The Entertainer attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Red Carpet

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Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Aisha Tyler attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Lakeith Stanfield attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

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Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Helen Howard attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Yalitza Apricio attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Red Carpet

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty

On the eve of the Oscars, the industry comes together and gathers on the beach in Santa Monica, Calif. To celebrate independent film at the Independent Spirit Awards.

The event, held in a massive white tent near the shore, is a more laid-back awards ceremony than most, with stars getting the opportunity to kick back, mingle with others in the industry, and honor the accomplishments of this year’s nominees (there’s even a cocktail reception before the show – and plenty of pop-ups for attendees to indulge in).

Kiki Layne, who stars in the Spirits-nominated film If Beale Street Could Talk, continued to prove she’s a style star as she hit the blue carpet looking stunning, rocking a white Chloe cape dress with a high collar and stone embellishments, and her hair styled in bantu knots. Her co-star Regina King, who is also nominated for Best Supporting Female, flashed a smile on the carpet too in a plunging black Valentino dress.

Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and more stars hit the carpet ahead of the show. Take a peek at all the looks in our red carpet rundown for the 2019 Independent Spirit Awards!

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Regina King attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Dawn-Lyen Gardner attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Red Carpet

Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Regina Hall attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Sterling K. Brown and his wife Ryan Michelle Bathe attend the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Cedric The Entertainer attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Red Carpet

Source: Amy Sussman / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Aisha Tyler attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Lakeith Stanfield attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Helen Howard attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.

2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards - Arrivals

Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty

Red Carpet Rundown: 2019 Independent Spirit Awards

Yalitza Apricio attends the 2019 Film Independent Spirit Awards on February 23, 2019 in Santa Monica, California.