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Bel Powley Heads To Independent Spirit Awards After Filming 'A Storm In The Stars'

Bel Powley keeps it cute in a short dress as she arrives for the 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday afternoon (February 27) in Santa Monica, Calif.

The 23-year-old actress was joined at the annual show by Juno Temple, 26.

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Bel is nominated for Best Female Lead for her work in The Diary of a Teenage Girl.

Just a few days earlier, Bel was spotted on the set of her new film, A Storm In The Stars, with co-stars Elle Fanning and Douglas Booth.

FYI: Bel wore a Mary Katrantzou dress with Nicholas Kirkwood shoes. Juno is carrying a Lee Savage clutch.

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Emilia Clarke & Freida Pinto Look Chic at Spirit Awards 2016

Emilia Clarke and Freida Pinto hit the carpet at the 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday afternoon (February 27) in Santa Monica, Calif.

The ladies are both set to hit the stage to present during the show this afternoon.

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FYI: Emilia is wearing a Michael Kors Collection blouse and skirt with a Mark Cross bag. Freida is wearing a Bibhu Mohapatra dress, a Tod’s clutch, Salvatore Ferragamo heels, a Dauphin ring, an Audemars Piguet watch, and John Hardy earrings.

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Jessica Biel Steps Out at Independent Spirit Awards 2016!

Jessica Biel makes her entrance on the blue carpet at the 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday afternoon (February 27) in Santa Monica, Calif.

The 33-year-old actress is one of the presenters at the show this afternoon.

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The day before, Jessica reunited with several members of the Camden family from her beloved series 7th Heaven for lunch at her new restaurant Au Fudge in West Hollywood!

FYI: Jessica is wearing a Roland Mouret dress, Brian Atwood shoes, and Piaget jewels.

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Rami Malek Joins Nikki Reed & Ian Somerhalder at Independent Spirit Awards 2016

Rami Malek wears a deep red suit while arriving at the 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday afternoon (February 27) in Santa Monica, Calif.

The 34-year-old Mr. Robot actor was joined by married couple Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed.

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Dedicated to independent filmmakers, nominees at the Independent Spirit Awards include Bel Powley, Brie Larson, Jason Segel, Abraham Attah and more.

FYI: Ian is wearing a Sandro blazer, 7 For All Mankind jeans, and John Hardy cuff links. Nikki wore an Etro dress, Brian Atwood shoes, a Freedom of Animals bag, and jewelry by Zoe Chicco and Lana Jewelry.

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Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara Rep 'Carol' at Spirit Awards 2016

Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara hit the carpet at the 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday afternoon (February 27) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Both of the ladies are nominated for Best Female Lead for their work in the movie Carol, which leads the list of nominations this year with four total.

Cate had a busy day on Friday as she prepared for Oscars weekend. She was seen attending the Academy’s Foreign Language Film Award Directors Reception and she also stepped out for the SK-II #ChangeDestiny Forum. See those pics in the gallery!

FYI: Cate is wearing a Gucci dress at the awards show. She is wearing a Ralph Lauren jumpsuit at the foreign language films event and an Antonio Bernardi dress with Roger Vivier shoes at the photo call. Rooney is wearing a Hugo Boss dress and Brian Atwood shoes with Oliver Peoples The Row sunglasses.

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Rachel McAdams Is Put in the 'Spotlight' at Spirit Awards 2016

Rachel McAdams looks beautiful as always while posing on the carpet at the 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday afternoon (February 27) in Santa Monica, Calif.

The 37-year-old actress will be receiving the Robert Altman Award for Best Ensemble alongside the cast of her movie Spotlight.

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The night before, Rachel stunned in a low-cut black dress while attending a pre-Oscar party at a private residence.

We can’t wait to see what she wears to the Oscars tomorrow night!

FYI: Rachel is wearing a Solace London dress, a Rauwolf clutch, an Elizabeth and James hairpin, and Charlotte Olympia shoes at the awards show.

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Kate McKinnon & Kumail Nanjiani Get Ready to Host Independent Spirit Awards 2016

Kate McKinnon walks the blue carpet with Kumail Nanjiani at the 2016 Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday afternoon (February 27) in Santa Monica, Calif.

The two funny stars will be hosting the awards show together this afternoon. It airs live at 5pm ET on IFC!

Other stars stepping out at the event included The Walking Dead‘s Lauren Cohan, The FostersTeri Polo, Transparent‘s Jay Duplass, and cute couple Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton.

We can’t wait to see Kate make us laugh on the next episode of Saturday Night Live, set to air next weekend!

FYI: Lauren is wearing an alice + olivia top and pants and carrying a Thale Blanc clutch, with Schutz shoes. Kate is wearing David Yurman jewelry and Paul Andrew shoes.

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