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2011 Independent Spirit Awards

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Look Back at Highlights From the Independent Spirit Awards

The Independent Spirit Awards are tomorrow, and to celebrate, we're taking a look back at highlights from over the years.
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The Independent Spirit Awards are tomorrow, and to celebrate, we're taking a look back at highlights from over the years. The show has evolved from a casual beach affair into a full-blown award season event as it falls one day ahead of the Oscars. Some of our favorite actors, like Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Ryan Gosling, Heath Ledger, and Michelle Williams, have attended and even been honored for their work in independent film.

Click through now to see some of the show's biggest moments and make sure to check back here and on Twitter for all the updates from the red carpet and press room!

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Jon, Nicole, Vanessa, and Naomi Relax Backstage During Windy Spirit Awards!

The action at the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards wasn't limited to the onstage antics yesterday.
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Pictures of Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Naomi Watts, and Nicole Kidman Backstage at 2011 Spirit Awards 2011-02-27 10:53:54

The action at the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards wasn't limited to the onstage antics yesterday. The stars braved the windy afternoon to stop backstage during the show and check out the Elle green room lounge and official gifting suite. Jon Hamm and Jeremy Renner shared a laugh and posed for pictures while Vanessa Hudgens chatted with Rosario Dawson at the LG Cinema 3D HDTV display. Vanessa was also spotted looking particularly friendly with her Journey 2 costar and The Kids Are All Right actor Josh Hutcherson. Longtime friends Naomi Watts and Nicole Kidman both looked fantastic on the red carpet, and they held hands as they checked out the scene. Weigh in on all the fashion with Fab and Bella's love it or leave it polls! In case you missed it, James Franco also stopped by the press room to talk Oscars ahead of today's big event and Buzz has the scoop on all the winners.

We'll be LIVE from the red carpet in just a few hours starting at 3:30 p.m. PST/6:30 p.m. EST, so watch here on PopSugar or follow us on Twitter for breaking news and photos.

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James, Natalie, and More Triumph at the Independent Spirit Awards

This evening's Independent Spirit Awards in LA gave Hollywood another chance to celebrate the best actors and films of the year.
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This evening's Independent Spirit Awards in LA gave Hollywood another chance to celebrate the best actors and films of the year. Many stars looked amazing on the red carpet, including lovely ladies like Nicole Kidman, Natalie Portman, and Jennifer Lawrence. It's the last show before the Oscars — make sure to print out Buzz's ballot to pick your winners for tomorrow — but not all of the usual suspects of this year's award season went home winners today. Pregnant and glowing Natalie did seize the best actress statue for her ballerina role in Black Swan, but unlike at many other shows, it was James Franco who was crowned best actor for 127 Hours. He headed into the press room after accepting his honor, and revealed a few hints about what's in store at the Academy Awards.

This show was full of A-list presenters, like a side-swept Nicole Kidman and Jeremy Renner. Twilight's Anna Kendrick was alongside How I Met Your Mother star and director of the upcoming Happythankyoumoreplease Josh Radnor. A Chanel-clad Naomi Watts, who attended with Liev Schreiber, took the stage with Ewan McGregor. James made the rounds to chat with Natalie's director, Darren Aronofsky, and Diego Luna. There were plenty of adorable couples in attendance, too, as Nicole spent time with her husband, Keith Urban, and Jon Hamm stayed close to his girlfriend, Jennifer Westfeldt. Nominee Annette Bening was next to Warren Beatty, while pals Jeremy and Mark Ruffalo caught up. Check out the full list of winners from the Independent Spirits and make sure to stay tuned to PopSugar for tomorrow's live broadcast from the Oscars red carpet on Sunday. Watch here on PopSugar and follow us on Twitter for breaking news and photos!

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Independent Spirit Style: Mia Wasikowska

Mia Wasikowska looked like a budding starlet as she arrived at the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards.
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Mia Wasikowska looked like a budding starlet as she arrived at the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards. We're especially obsessed with her Rodarte for Opening Ceremony lace-ruffled dress, but love her dual-toned pumps as well. Mia wore little else, but we added some silver accessories for a little punk panache. Shop the exact dress, with all the rest, now.

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Video: James Franco Reveals Oscar Secrets, Accepts Best Actor Award at Independent Spirits!

James Franco stepped back to the press room at this afternoon's Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica.
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James Franco stepped back to the press room at this afternoon's Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica. It was a windy afternoon on the beach, so James bundled up with a cardigan over his suit. He talked about surprises he has up his sleeve for the Oscars and his own career as a filmmaker.

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Natalie Portman and Nicole Kidman Make Bright and Bold Entrances at the Independent Spirit Awards!

Natalie Portman arrived at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica today in a bright and cheery, yellow, knee-length dress.
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Natalie Portman arrived at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica today in a bright and cheery, yellow, knee-length dress. The Black Swan star, who won the best actress award tonight, stepped out in her latest baby bump-accommodating ensemble after joining her director, Darren Aronofsky, and costar Mila Kunis at a pre-Oscar party earlier this week. Vera Farmiga and Nicole Kidman chose red for the afternoon celebration while Kerry Washington and Eva Mendes stood out in beautiful prints.

Winter's Bone star Jennifer Lawrence was on trend in a white, floor-length Dolce & Gabbana. Amanda Peet and Twilight's Anna Kendrick chose classic black and white combos, while Zoe Saldana and Rosario Dawson went wild with animal print. Don't forget to vote on all of Fab and Bella's love it or hate it polls and join us tomorrow at the Oscars!

We'll be LIVE from the red carpet on Sunday, so watch here on PopSugar, follow us on Twitter for breaking news and photos, and don't forget we're also giving away a Samsung TV, so be sure to fill out BuzzSugar's ballot for your chance to win!

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Black Swan Leads the Winners of the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards!

Before tomorrow night's award season grand finale with the Oscars, Hollywood celebrated some of the smaller films of 2010 at the Independent Spirit Awards.
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Before tomorrow night's award season grand finale with the Oscars, Hollywood celebrated some of the smaller films of 2010 at the Independent Spirit Awards. Best feature Black Swan took home the most trophies, including one for Natalie Portman as she continues her winning streak. Before he gets down to hosting business tomorrow night, James Franco celebrated a win for best male lead for 127 Hours, while Winter's Bone scooped up both supporting male and female.

Be sure to check out the red carpet highlights and vote on all of the fashion and beauty looks from the event. And don't forget to tune in tomorrow to see if the winners can have the same luck at the Academy Awards — we'll be broadcasting live!

To see the full list of the winners, just read more

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Jon Hamm, Naomi Watts, Jeremy Renner, and More Kick Off the Independent Spirit Awards!

Oscar weekend is upon us, and many of Hollywood's biggest stars stepped out in Santa Monica today to attend the Independent Spirit Awards.
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Pictures of Natalie Portman, Michelle Williams, Melissa Leo, and More at the 2011 Independent Spirit Awards

Oscar weekend is upon us, and many of Hollywood's biggest stars stepped out in Santa Monica today to attend the Independent Spirit Awards. Fresh off a busy night of partying, Mad Men's Jon Hamm was joined by his partner, Jennifer Westfeldt, on the red carpet along with Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky. The Town's Jeremy Renner joked around posing wildly as Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts shared an embrace. Make sure to vote on all of Fab and Bella's love it or hate it polls, and stay tuned for our live updates from the press room!

We'll be LIVE from the Oscars red carpet on Sunday, so watch here on PopSugar, follow us on Twitter for breaking news and photos, and don't forget we're also giving away a Samsung TV, so be sure to fill out BuzzSugar's ballot for your chance to win!

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Nicole Kidman Independent Spirit Awards 2011
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2011 Independent Spirit Awards: Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman is known for choosing crisp, clean lines, and at the Independent Spirit Awards red carpet, she does not fall astray.
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Nicole Kidman is known for choosing crisp, clean lines, and at the Independent Spirit Awards red carpet, she does not fall astray. Her L'Wren Scott lacy red frock is sophisticated and feminine, and a cascade of curls tossed to the side brings it all together. Some pretty-in-pink makeup accents complement her look overall. But what I want to know is what you think. Does Nicole get it right in red?

Vote on all of our Independent Spirit Awards polls here!

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2011 Independent Spirit Awards: Rosario Dawson

Another lovely actress in leopard, Rosario Dawson graced the carpet in a tiered, flowing halter dress.
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Another lovely actress in leopard, Rosario Dawson graced the carpet in a tiered, flowing halter dress. She went with pretty round-toe heels and went totally sans accessories. With such a standout dress, it makes sense that she went easy on the makeup as well — and her loose, shiny hair looks oh-so-sexy blowing in the wind. What do you think of Rosario's understated look?

Vote on all of our Independent Spirit Awards polls here!