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Hollywood's latest and greatest flocked to New York City on Monday night to attend the 35th Gotham Film Awards.
Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Hudson and Julia Roberts led the glamorous red carpet arrivals at iconic Cipriani Wall Street in Downtown Manhattan.
The Gotham Film Awards are held annually to honor achievements in independent film and are seen by many as the official 'kickoff' to awards season.
Lawrence, who is nominated for her chilling performance in Die My Love, looked sensational as she showed off her legs in a daring black skirt.
It featured a sexy slit up one side with an asymmetrical train.
The Oscar-winner, 35, paired her skirt with a chic black blazer and sky-high black heels.
Hudson exuded Old Hollywood glam in a silky off-white halter gown that hugged her gym-honed figure.
The blonde bombshell, 46, wore her tresses slicked back off her face, giving her ample opportunity to show off her flawless makeup. She accessorized with dangly earrings.
Hudson posed up on the red carpet with her Song Sung Blue co-star Hugh Jackman, 57, who looked dapper in a classic black suit and tie.
Jackman brought his Broadway star girlfriend Sutton Foster, 50, as his plus one to the starry affair in NYC.
The couple - who went red carpet official in October - have been dating since late 2024 following his divorce from longtime wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 70.
Roberts looked simply ageless as she soaked up the event's A-list star power with director Luca Guadagnino by her side.
The Oscar-winning icon, 58, wowed onlookers in an eye-popping purple silk blazer and matching trousers.
Naomi Watts looked ethereal in a flowing light blue gown with her signature blonde bob styled in loose waves.
The All's Fair star, 57, accessorized with an eye-catching diamond bracelet that matched her earrings.
Watts was photographed cozying up to Elle Fanning during her red carpet time.
Fanning took the plunge in a low-cut white gown that cinched at the waist.
The actress, 27, wore her silky blonde hair straightened and added sparkle to her look with a silver choker necklace featuring an emerald stone.
Amanda Seyfried stunned in a plunging black gown with a dramatic train and a slit up the front.
For a fun pop of color, the frock had a large, ruffled red detail across the bodice that matched Seyfried's lipstick.
The Mean Girls actress, who stars alongside Sydney Sweeney in a new film being released this month, stood on tall platform heels, giving her petite 5foot3inch frame a boost.
Alec Baldwin, 67, looks spiffy in a black tuxedo and bow tie but it was his busty wife Hilaria, 41, that stole attention on the red carpet.
The yoga instructor, who recently competed on Dancing With The Stars, flaunted her fit body in a low-cut ruffled minidress and glittery silver heels.
Felicity Jones put on a sultry display in a sexy black fringe frock.
The eye-catching dress hugged the 42-year-old English starlet's hourglass curves as she moved from pose to pose during her red carpet photo op.
Minnie Driver achieved elegance and utility by rocking a textured black strapless gown with deep pockets on the hips.
The 55-year-old star flaunted her wrinkle-free complexion by opting for natural makeup. As for her hair, she sported her natural brunette curls.
SNL alum Ego Nwodim, 37, turned heads in a silky black dress with a jeweled halter neckline.
Riley Keough, 36, wowed the crowd in a vibrant red frock with a drop waist and a ruffled skirt.
Zoey Deutch, 31, took a major fashion risk as she slipped her petite frame into a wild yellow frock with spiky fringe.
Tessa Thompson, 42, looked ethereal in a sheeny silver one-shoulder dress with ruffled details.
Teyana Taylor, 34, made the rare move of covering up her incredible abs as she waltzed onto the Gotham Film Awards red carpet in a bizarre red skirt and baggy silk T-shirt combo.
Maya Rudolph, 53, looked radiant in a ruched green long-sleeve gown while flashing a smile beside her film director spouse Paul Thomas Anderson, 55.
Rose Byrne, 46, sparkled in a black sequin frock with a layered fringe floor-length skirt.
Adam Sandler, 59, ditched his famous 'dad style' for the night by wearing a rare suit and tie on the red carpet. He was joined by his lovely wife Jackie, 51.
Indya Moore, 30, dared to bare by going braless under a sheer chemise, which they layered under a glamorous fur coat.
Michael B. Jordan, 38, smoldered for shutterbugs while rocking a chic gray blazer, white dress shirt and black tie.
Molly Ringwald looked much younger than her 57 years as she made her way around the event in a sheer floral prink frock with glamorous fur sleeves.
Joel Edgerton, 51, suited up for the occasion in all-black and brought along his beautiful girlfriend Christine Centenera as his plus one.
Andrew Scott, 49, looked ultra stylish as he paired his satin black tuxedo jacket and trousers with a pink floral print tie.
Kaley Cuoco, 40, showed off major cleavage in a daringly low-cut black dress while posing for photos with hunky fiancé Tom Pelphrey, 43.
Jessie Buckley, 35, exuded classic elegance while modeling a demure color-block frock and minimal makeup.
Rihanna, 37, suffered a rare fashion fail as she hit the red carpet in a shapeless pink gown with a baggy bodice and sheet-like train.
She topped off her bizarre outside with a matching hat and black leather opera gloves.
The mother-of-three was joined at the A-list event by her longtime partner, A$AP Rocky, 37.
Kristen Stewart, 35, continued her Chanel devotion as she posed up in a cropped tweed jacket and matching skirt from the French designer brand.
Jacob Elordi, 28, towered over his mother Melissa Elordi while rocking a gray three-piece suit and a tweed coat.
Chloë Sevigny, 51, raised eyebrows in a bizarre green minidress with broad shoulders and a pair of elf-like black ballet flats.
She held hands on the red carpet with her Magic Farm co-star Joe Apollonio, 34.
Emily Mortimer, 54, looked incredible in a sparkly ruffled black dress with a high neckline and three-quarter sleeves.
Emma Laird, 27, exuded edgy glamour by shaving off her brows and wearing a muted green one-shoulder dress.
Christian Slater, 56, cut a stylish figure in a patterned black and navy blue blazer, a black turtleneck and baggy trousers.
Outlander star Sophie Skelton, 31, delivered femme fatale vibes in a sexy black motorcycle jacket and leather pants look.
The Gotham Film Awards proved to be a star-studded event, with Leonardo DiCaprio's gritty film One Battle After Another leading the nominations.
Nominees were unveiled in October.
Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, which was released on September 26, has a total of six nominations - the most ever in Gotham's history.
The movie has been recognized in the categories Best Feature as well as acting nods for Benicio Del Toro, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti.
The film centers on Bob (DiCaprio), a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his self-reliant daughter, Willa.
When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts
Past best feature winners have included Spotlight (2015), Moonlight (2016) and Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022), all of which went on to win best picture at the Oscars.
The removal of budget caps has changed the nominations, allowing for big-budget movies like One Battle After Another - which costs over $130 million - to compete.
The other films nominated for best feature, which now has 10 nominees, include Bugonia, East of Wall, Familiar Touch, Hamnet, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Lurker, Sorry, Baby, The Testament of Ann Lee and Train Dreams.
The best director category includes Mary Bronstein (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Jafar Panahi (It Was Just an Accident), Kelly Reichardt (The Mastermind), Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another) and Oliver Laxe (Sirât).
Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Rose Byrne (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You), Ethan Hawke (Blue Moon), Jennifer Lawrence (Die My Love), Amanda Seyfried (The Testament of Ann Lee) and Tessa Thompson (Hedda), among others, were also nominated for their acting.
Supporting performance nominees include Jacob Elordi for Monster in Frankenstein and Adam Sandler for Jay Kelly.
And a father and son will be competing: Alexander Skarsgård (for Pillon) is in the same acting category as his father Stellan Skarsgård (for Sentimental Value).
Breakthrough performers include A$AP Rocky (Highest 2 Lowest) and Abou Sangaré (Souleymane’s Story).
Marty Supreme was not submitted because the film starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Timothee Chalamet was not finished on time for committee members to vote on.
The Gotham Awards are American film awards, presented annually to the makers of independent films at a ceremony in New York City, the city first nicknamed Gotham by native son Washington Irving, in an issue of Salmagundi, published on November 11, 1807.