'90s Outfits From the Film Independent Spirit Awards

published 20 February 2024

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I hope you aren't fatigued by award season because we still have plenty of sure-to-be-amazing red carpets coming up. This weekend, we have an exciting doubleheader: February 24 is the SAG Awards, and February 25 is the Film Independent Spirit Awards. The latter event is now in its 39th year, meaning there was a treasure trove of archival images to sort through for this story. Before I get to all the '90s gems I found, allow me to outline everything you need to know about this year's ceremony. It will be hosted by Aidy Bryant and will be streaming live this Sunday at 2 p.m. PST on Film Independent's YouTube channel as well as IMDb's YouTube channel. Additionally, Who What Wear will be reporting live from the red carpet on our Instagram and TikTok accounts.

Now that that's out of the way, let's take a walk down memory lane, shall we? I uncovered some iconic '90s images from the event, including photos of Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Brad Pitt, Farrah Fawcett, Janet Jackson, Cameron Diaz, and more. Scroll down to revisit my favorite '90s photos from the Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Brad Pitt, 1993

Salma Hayek, 1997

Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, 1993

Keanu Reeves, 1993

Sheryl Lee Ralph, 1991

Robin Wright and Sean Penn, 1996

Jennifer Lopez, 1997

Debi Mazar, 1997

Queen Latifah, 1998

Scarlett Johansson, 1997

Cameron Diaz, 1998

Farrah Fawcett, 1998

Alfre Woodard, 1999

Juliette Lewis and Brad Pitt, 1992

Janet Jackson, 1992

Jodie Foster, 1992

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