Erin Doherty wins and joins Rebecca Hall at Independent Spirit Awards

by · Mail Online

Erin Doherty won the Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series gong on Sunday as she joined fellow Brit Rebecca Hall at the star-studded Independent Spirit Awards on Sunday. 

The Crown star, 33, brought British pride to the stage after she was honoured for her role as child psychologist Briony Ariston in the Netflix acclaimed show Adolescence.

Erin appeared on cloud nine as she received the gong, presented by Keke Palmer, as she was warmly congratulated for the ceremony at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

She looked the epitome of glamour in a stylish black cape gown, adding sheer tights and matching stilettos.

Slicking her locks in her signature low-do, she added further bling with a pair of dazzling red pendant earrings.

Also in attendance of the event was English actress and director Rebecca, 43.

Erin Doherty, 33, won Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series on Sunday as she joined fellow Brit Rebecca Hall at the star-studded Independent Spirit Awards
Also in attendance of the event was English actress and director Rebecca, 43

The Vicky Cristina Barcelona icon commanded attention in a classy electric blue dress.

She completed the striking ensemble with a pair of beaded black shoes as she stopped for snaps on the red carpet.

The Independent Spirit Awards were hosted by SNL star Ego Nwodim and Honorary Chair filmmaker Lulu Wang.

Winners are selected by members of Film Independent, the nonprofit dedicated to supporting visual storytelling. 

Kirsten Dunst was a vision in a pastel pink and blue floral dress. She was joined by husband Jesse Plemons. 

Issa Rae cut a glamorous figure on the red carpet in a metallic gold dress featuring dramatic side slits. 

Keke Palmer was a vision in a pastel yellow top and matching silk skirt. 

Regina King looked vibrant in a sequin halter gown. 

The Crown star brought British pride to the stage after she was honoured for her role as child psychologist Briony Ariston in the Netflix acclaimed show Adolescence
Erin appeared on cloud nine as she received the gong, presented by Keke Palmer, as she was warmly congratulated for the ceremony at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles
She looked the epitome of glamour in a stylish black cape gown, adding sheer tights and matching stilettos
Slicking her locks in her signature low-do, she added further bling with a pair of dazzling red pendant earrings
Meanwhile the Vicky Cristina Barcelona icon commanded attention in a classy electric blue dress
She stopped for stunning snaps on the red carpet, flashing her best beam
Erin is pictured on Adolescence as psychologist Briony Ariston

In the film categories, Peter Hujar's Day - which stars Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall - received five nominations, the most for any film at this year's ceremony.

The film is one of five contenders for Best Feature. It faces stiff competition from The Plague, Sorry, Baby, Train Dreams, and Twinless.

Clint Bentley and Ira Sachs are both nominated for best director - for Train Dreams and Peter Hujar's Day, respectively. 

Also nominated in the same category are Mary Bronstein for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Lloyd Lee Choi for Lucky Lu and Eva Victor for Sorry, Baby.

The Spirit Awards come amid the final stretch of awards season, with the Oscars now only a month away. 

Independent Spirit Awards 2026 Nominations

Movies

Best Feature

Peter Hujar's Day

The Plague

Sorry, Baby

Train Dreams

Twinless

Best Director

Clint Bentley, Train Dreams

Mary Bronstein, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

Lloyd Lee Choi, Lucky Lu

Ira Sachs, Peter Hujar's Day

Eva Victor, Sorry, Baby

Best First Feature

Blue Sun Palace

Dust Bunny

East of Wall

Lurker

One of Them Days

Best Lead Performance

Everett Blunck, The Plague

Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I'd Kick You

Kathleen Chalfant, Familiar Touch

Chang Chen, Lucky Lu

Joel Edgerton, Train Dreams

Dylan O’Brien, Twinless

Keke Palmer, One of Them Days

Théodore Pellerin, Lurker

Tessa Thompson, Hedda

Ben Whishaw, Peter Hujar's Day

Best Supporting Performance

Naomi Ackie, Sorry, Baby

Zoey Deutch, Nouvelle Vague

Kirsten Dunst, Roofman

Rebecca Hall, Peter Hujar's Day

Nina Hoss, Hedda

Jane Levy, A Little Prayer

Archie Madekwe, Lurker

Kali Reis, Rebuilding

Jacob Tremblay, Sovereign

Haipeng Xu, Blue Sun Palace

Best Breakthrough Performance

Liz Larsen, The Baltimorons

Kayo Martin, The Plague

Misha Osherovich, She’s the He

SZA, One of Them Days

Tabatha Zimiga, East of Wall

Television

Best New Scripted Series

Adolescence

Common Side Effects

Forever

Mr. Loverman

North of North

Best New Non-Scripted or Documentary Series

Citizen Nation

Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time

Pee-Wee As Himself

Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television

Vow of Silence: The Assassination of Annie Mae

Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series

Sydney Chandler, Alien: Earth

Stephen Graham, Adolescence

Ethan Hawke, The Lowdown

Lennie James, Mr. Loverman

Anna Lambe, North of North

Lola Petticrew, Say Nothing

Seth Rogen, The Studio

Lovie Simone, Forever

Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex

Noah Wyle, The Pitt

Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series

Ariyon Bakare, Mr. Loverman

Babou Ceesay, Alien: Earth

Sharon D. Clarke, Mr. Loverman

Taylor Dearden, The Pitt

Erin Doherty, Adolescence

Stephen McKinley Henderson, A Man on the Inside

Poorna Jagannathan, Deli Boys

Xosha Roquemore, Forever

Jenny Slate, Dying for Sex

Ben Whishaw, Black Doves

Best Breakthrough Performance in a New Scripted Series

Asif Ali, Deli Boys

Wally Baram, Overcompensating

Owen Cooper, Adolescence

Michael Cooper Jr., Forever

Ernest Kinglsey Junior, Washington Black