Jessica Chastain lights up the purple carpet at the 2012 Indie Spirit Awards. Nominated for "The Help" at the Oscars, she vied for "Take Shelter" acting honors at the Spirits.
Shailene Woodley clowns around with "Descendants" co-star Matthew Lillard before winning her supporting actress award at the Indie Spirits
Christopher Plummer won another award for "Beginners" at the Indie Spirits on Saturday
Indie stalwart John Waters hit the purple carpet early in preparations for announcer duties at the show
"My Week With Marilyn" nominee Michelle Williams pals around with Busy Phillips on the carpet
"Descendants" director Alexander Payne has already won two Indie Spirits ("Sideways," "Election") and is up for a directing Oscar on Sunday
"Pariah" producer Nekisa Cooper and writer-director Dee Rees pause on the purple carpet
"Artist" co-star Penelope Ann Miller salutes the crowd
"A Better Life" star Demian Bichir, nominated for best actor at the Spirits and Oscars, clutches a very important accessory
"Breaking Bad" star Bryan Cranston shows off distinctive kicks on the carpet
Elizabeth Olsen, nominated for "Martha Marcy May Marlene," tosses a come-hither glance on her way into the Indie Spirits
Adepero Oduye, nominated for "Pariah," makes a colorful entrance to the Indie Spirits
