Best Dressed at the 2009 Spirit Awards

The day before the Oscars, stars go casually chic to celebrate independent film. By Melissa Liebling-Goldberg
By People Staff
February 20, 2009 04:00 PM

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CAMERON DIAZ

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The actress stands out on the blue carpet in her boldly striped red-
and-black Michael Kors frock and Kara Ross bracelet, before presenting at the Film Independent’s Spirit Awards on Saturday in Santa Monica, Calif.

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MARY-KATE OLSEN

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The star leaves Fashion Week behind her to hit the blue carpet
in a prim black dress, David Yurman bracelet and nude heels.

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ANNE HATHAWAY

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The best actress nominee for Rachel Getting Married sets
off her fair complexion with a belted ivory dress, Piaget jewelry and black patent Roger Vivier peep-toe heels.

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PENELOPE CRUZ

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The Spanish star, who won best supporting actress for Vicky Cristina Barcelona, looks ready for a night of post-awards dancing in her
chocolate brown ruffled dress and ankle-strap heels.

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JESSICA ALBA

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The actress leaves her mom gear at home to make a lovely appearance in
her Dior lilac frock, Piaget jewelry and nude heels.

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MICHELLE WILLIAMS

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The Wendy and Lucy star brings her signature cool to the
carpet in a striped Chloé shift dress, Roger Vivier platform pumps and loosely pulled-back hair.

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ZOOEY DESCHANEL

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The newly minted sunglasses designer keeps the shades off to show off her sweet metallic blue Lela Rose dress and Moschino purse.

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LUCY LIU

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The actress gives pink a sophisticated twist in her draped and belted Lanvin dress, matching Roger Vivier clutch, Jimmy Choo sandals and Amrapali jewels.

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CLAIRE DANES

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The newly engaged actress is the picture of Parisian chic in head-to-toe Lanvin,
including an ornate necklace and draped dress.

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KERRY WASHINGTON

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The always-stylish star brings her fashion A-game with a royal blue beaded Marchesa sheath dress, Bochic earrings and a Zorab ring.

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MICHELLE MONAGHAN

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The new mom shows off her already-slim figure in a powder blue dress, paired with jeweled heels and a gold clutch – all by Versace.

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MARIAH CAREY

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The singer supports her burgeoning acting career in a swingy black dress, topped with a simple cardigan, Andrea Fohrman jewelry and platform heels.

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