Kirsten Dunst, along with husband Jesse Plemons, put on a top-notch performance as they attended the star-studded 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards on Thursday.
The 41-year-old “Bring It On” star, who is set to star in the A24 film “Civil War” alongside the 35-year-old “Friday Night Lights” alum, attended the glitzy event alongside other celebrities, including Margot Robbie and Emma Stone.
The mother-of-two looked stunning in a black dress, which was held up by straps that wrapped around her shoulders and had a scoop neckline at the front.
While she stopped for a red carpet photoshoot, the beauty also showed off the backless part of the ensemble, which added a sultry glow.
The hem of the dress hid the shoes she planned to wear and fell into a short train behind Kirsten.
Kirsten Dunst, 41, put on a stylish performance alongside her husband Jesse Plemons, 35, as they attended the star-studded 2024 Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards on Thursday
The mother-of-two looked stunning in a black dress, which was held up by straps that wrapped around her shoulders and had a scoop neckline at the front
Her blonde locks were slicked back and styled into a half-updo, allowing the strands to effortlessly flow down in elegant curls.
Dunst added a pair of silver mini earrings as well as a sparkling necklace to complete her look for the special evening.
The actress' makeup was classic and consisted of a coat of mascara on her lashes and a light, smoky shadow around her eyes.
A warm blush was added to further highlight her cheekbones, while a glossy peachy shade was applied to her lips for the finishing touch.
Kirsten was joined by her husband Jesse Plemons, with whom she tied the knot in July 2022.
The actor was dressed to impress: He wore black pants and a jacket that buttoned up the front.
Underneath he wore a white shirt and a black bow tie. To complete his ensemble, Plemons slipped on a pair of sleek black dress shoes.
The lovebirds – who share sons Ennis, five, and James, two – lovingly posed together for a series of snaps before making their way to the main venue ahead of the ceremony.
The hem of the dress hid the shoes she planned to wear and fell into a short train behind Kirsten
While she stopped for a red carpet photoshoot, the beauty also showed off the backless part of the ensemble, which added a sultry glow
The actress' makeup was classic and consisted of a coat of mascara on her lashes and a light, smoky shadow around her eyes
The actor was dressed to impress: He wore black pants and a jacket that buttoned up the front
Plemons notably starred in Martin Scorsese's “Killers Of The Flower Moon” and the film won the Vanguard Award on the night.
In addition to Jesse, other stars who appeared in the Apple TV+ project included Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro and Brendan Fraser.
The film was released on the streaming site in October 2023 and also premiered in theaters, grossing around $156 million at the box office.
A press release states: “The Vanguard Award is a group award that recognizes the cast and director of a film in recognition of their collective work on an exceptional film project.”
“The award will be presented to Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, Academy Award-winning director and executive producer Leonardo DiCaprio and Gotham Award nominee Lily Gladstone, all of whom will be in attendance.”
The festival's chairman, Nachhattar Singh Chandi, stated that the film is “a powerful and important film, not only for its cinematic poetry, but also as an intricate story about the suspicious murders of members of the Osage Nation, which fully exposes the evils of this nation.” illustrates “racism and corruption.”
“The Martin Scorsese-directed film features a powerful ensemble performance from Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons and Tantoo Cardinal, making it the must-see film of the year.”
The film is also nominated for seven Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director for Scorsese and Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for DiCaprio.
Plemons notably starred in Martin Scorsese's “Killers Of The Flower Moon” and the film won the Vanguard Award during the ceremony
The couple tied the knot in July 2022 and also share two sons: Ennis, five, and James, two; seen in November 2023 in Los Angeles
Both Dunst and Plemons will also appear on screen together again in the upcoming A24 film titled “Civil War,” which is scheduled to hit theaters later this year on April 26
The premise, according to IMDB, is: “In the near future, a team of journalists travels across the United States during a rapidly escalating civil war that has engulfed the entire nation.”
Both Dunst and Plemons will also appear in the upcoming A24 film titled “Civil War,” which is scheduled to hit theaters later this year on April 26th. The pair previously starred together in “The Power Of The Dog” (2021).
The premise follows, according to IMDB: “In the near future, a team of journalists travels across the United States during a rapidly escalating civil war that has engulfed the entire nation.”
Cailee Spaeny and Nick Offerman also starred in the project, which was directed by Alex Garland.
According to Variety, despite previous reports, the film will be no longer than three hours long and will have a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes.
Palm Springs International Film Festival Film Awards WINNER
Vanguard Award: Killers Of The Flower Moon
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