Michaela Jae ‘MJ’ Rodriguez put on a very leggy display at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on Saturday.
The Pose star, 31, donned a flower-inspired burgundy halter neck mini dress, with layers of tulle styled into blooming petals.
The Newark-born entertainer – who became the first transgender woman to receive a Golden Globe last year – paired the bright look with gold strappy heels.
Rodriguez wore her black tresses parted in the middle and cascading down her back in a straight style.
As for glam, the Tick, Tick… Boom! star matched the thrilling dress with a pink shade of eyeshadow and a touch of blush.
Leggy! Michaela Jae Rodriguez put on a very leggy display at the 2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California, on Saturday
Floral dream: The Pose star, 31, donned a flower-inspired burgundy halter neck mini dress, with layers of tulle styled into blooming petals
Rodriguez accessorized the look with gold hoops and a number of rings.
While at the event, the beauty posed for a glamorous portrait at the IMDb Portrait Studio, showing off her spectacular look.
The star was later seen presenting alongside Fire Island actor Joel Kim Booster, 35, at the ceremony.
Booster looked handsome as ever in a beige jacket over a blue button-up.
The 38th Annual Film Independent Spirit Awards were held at the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, March 4, with comedian Hasan Minhaj hosting.
The nominations were officially announced late last year in November, and the awards ceremony is notably known for bringing ‘together top talent from throughout the world of film and television,’ according to the official website.
This year, the awards show will only be available to view via streaming, and will not air live on IFC, a first since 1997, reported Variety.
Instead, fans and audiences can easily tune in to watch the beachside festivities on IMDB’s YouTube Channel, as well as the Film Independent’s YouTube and Twitter pages.
Chic: The Newark-born entertainer – who became the first transgender woman to receive a Golden Globe last year – paired the bright look with gold strappy heels
Chic: Rodriguez wore her black tresses parted in the middle and cascading down her back in a straight style, and accessorized the look with gold hoops and a number of rings
Glam: As for glam, the Tick, Tick… Boom! star matched the thrilling dress with a pink shade of eyeshadow and a touch of blush
From the back: Rodriguez showed off the fun and bright ensemble from the back
Lovely: The star posed for a glamorous portrait at the event against a pale pink background
Some of the top categories include Best Feature, Best Director, and also Best New Scripted Series.
The Spirit Awards have also installed new gender-neutral categories, combining both male and female actors for Best Lead and Supporting Performances in film and television.
Josh Welsh, who is the current Film Independent President, told Variety that, ‘It’s something we’ve been talking about for probably three years.’
Another honor given out during the annual ceremony is the John Cassavetes Award, which is presented to a creative team for a film that was budgeted at less than $1,000,000. The nominees include The African Desperate, The Cathedral, Holy Emy, A Love Song and Something In The Dirt.
Best Feature nominees are: Bones And All, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Our Father The Devil, Tár and Women Talking.
Best Leading Performance nominees include Cate Blanchett, Dale Dickey, Mia Goth, Regina Hall, Paul Mescal, Aubrey Plaza, Jeremy Pope, Andrea Riseborough, Taylor Russell and Michelle Yeoh.
In the television category, Best New Scripted Series nominees are: The Bear, The Porter, Severance, Station Eleven and Pachinko.
The Independent Spirit Awards were officially launched in 1984, and they also act as a fundraiser for the independent film and television community.
Onstage: The star was later seen presenting alongside Fire Island actor Joel Kim Booster, 35, at the ceremony. Booster looked handsome as ever in a beige jacket
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