Erin Doherty wins Best Supporting Performance at Independent Spirit Awards for role in Adolescence in Los Angeles

British actress Erin Doherty had every reason to smile on Sunday as she scooped the award for Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series at the glamorous Independent Spirit Awards.

Doherty, 33, was recognized for her role as child psychologist Briony Ariston in the Netflix hit Adolescence, joining fellow Brit Rebecca Hall on a star-studded night at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

The Crown alum looked every bit the part of Hollywood royalty, dazzling in a sleek black cape gown paired with sheer tights and stilettos.

Her low-do hairstyle, signature of the actress, framed her glowing expression, while sparkling red pendant earrings added a dash of drama to her ensemble.

Stars and Style on the Red Carpet

The evening saw a host of familiar faces in attendance.

Rebecca Hall turned heads in an electric blue gown complemented by beaded black shoes, while Kirsten Dunst wore a pastel pink and blue floral dress alongside husband Jesse Plemons.

Other standout appearances included Issa Rae in metallic gold with dramatic side slits, Keke Palmer in pastel yellow, and Regina King sparkling in a sequin halter gown.

The Independent Spirit Awards were hosted by Ego Nwodim from SNL and honorary chair Lulu Wang, bringing a lively and comedic energy to the night.

Films and Performances Leading the Pack

In film categories, Peter Hujar’s Day, starring Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall, led the nominations with five nods, including Best Feature.

The movie faces stiff competition from The Plague, Sorry, Baby, Train Dreams, and Twinless.

Directing honors were contested by Clint Bentley for Train Dreams, Ira Sachs for Peter Hujar’s Day, Mary Bronstein for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Lloyd Lee Choi for Lucky Lu, and Eva Victor for Sorry, Baby.

Television awards celebrated emerging talent as well.

Adolescence won Best New Scripted Series, with Doherty claiming Best Supporting Performance.

Sydney Chandler (Alien: Earth) and Stephen Graham (Adolescence) were among the nominees for Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series.

Independent Spirit Awards and the Awards Season

The Spirit Awards serve as a key marker on the road to the Oscars, now just a month away.

Winners are selected by members of Film Independent, a nonprofit organization devoted to championing visual storytelling.

The awards continue to highlight both established talent and rising stars, giving recognition to performances and projects that might otherwise fly under the mainstream radar.

What’s next?

For Erin Doherty, the Independent Spirit win cements her status as one of Britain’s rising acting talents.

With Adolescence continuing to draw acclaim, fans can expect to see more award season buzz around her and her fellow cast members.

Meanwhile, films like Peter Hujar’s Day will push forward in awards contention, potentially influencing nominations at the Oscars and other major ceremonies.

Summary

Erin Doherty claimed Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series at the Independent Spirit Awards for her role in Adolescence, sharing the spotlight with fellow Brit Rebecca Hall and a host of Hollywood stars.

The awards, hosted by Ego Nwodim and honorary chair Lulu Wang, celebrated a range of films and television series, with Peter Hujar’s Day leading the film nominations.

Doherty’s win highlights the continued rise of British talent in global entertainment as awards season moves toward the Oscars.