Keke Palmer captivated attendees on the red carpet at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, wearing a vintage butter-yellow Dior halter dress.
Red Carpet Style
The 32-year-old actress showcased the low-cut, knee-length gown that highlighted her figure and featured a backless design revealing her toned back. She paired it with matching pointed-toe Christian Louboutin heels and subtle jewelry, including stud earrings, a necklace, bracelets, and rings.
Palmer styled her golden-highlighted pixie cut into soft waves and completed the look with full makeup, featuring fluttery lashes and pink lipstick.
Awards Nomination and Insights
Palmer earns a nomination for Best Lead Performance in the 2025 film One of Them Days. On the red carpet, she shared, “You should always have an independent spirit. Take inspiration from influences around you, family, friends, or people that inspire you, but it’s about you and your point of view. You’ve got to always champion that above all else.”
Social Media and On-Stage Moments
From her seat, Palmer reshared posts from director Lawrence Lamont and producer Issa Rae. Lamont posted a selfie, writing, “Look who’s sitting next to me at the @FilmIndependent Awards. Wish us luck! @keke.” Rae shared a clip of the table, captioning it “ONE OF THEM DAYS Squad.”
During the ceremony at the Hollywood Palladium, Palmer presented the Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series award to Erin Doherty for Adolescence.
Event Highlights
Saturday Night Live’s Ego Nwodim and filmmaker Lulu Wang served as hosts. Film Independent members select the winners to support visual storytelling. Viewers can stream the ceremony on Film Independent and IMDb’s YouTube channels as awards season builds toward the Oscars next month.
