> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The Independent Spirit Awards of the 80s and 90s - URL: https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/the-independent-spirit-awards-of-the-80s-and-90s/ - Published: 2021-04-21T14:45:19.000Z - Updated: 2021-04-20T23:11:20.000Z - Author: Jessica - Tags: fugs, #wp, #wp-gallery, #slideshow, #Import 2026-10-07 08:15 ## Rutger Hauer, 1988 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-167312536-1618942649.jpg) WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 9: Actor Rutger Hauer attends the Third Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards on April 9, 1988 at Rosalie's Restaurant, 385 N. La Cienega Blvd. in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) I do not know what is happening here, but I do know that it's ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Informative Caption tells me that this Independent Spirit Awards show was held "at Rosalie's Restaurant, 385 N. La Cienega Blvd," and the helpful inclusion of the address means that I can tell you that space is now condos, after a brief stint ## Marlee Matlin, 1988 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-105926105-1618942570.jpg) Marlee Matlin during The 3rd Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards at Rosalie's in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) In case you thought the Bra Top Under Blazer look was NEW! ## Sally Kirkland, 1988 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-105924178-1618942556.jpg) Sally Kirkland during The 3rd Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards at Rosalie's in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Yes, that's [Trashy Lingerie behind her](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trashy%5FLingerie?ref=go-fug-yourself.ghost.io) \-- an LA institution if you're in need of a Slutty Halloween Costume (no judgement, I too went through this period in my life). ## Ed Harris and Amy Madigan, 1988 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-105916279-1618942545.jpg) Ed Harris and Amy Madigan during The 3rd Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards at Rosalie's in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) WHAT was Ed Harris doing with his facial hair in 1988?! Additionally: STILL MARRIED! ## Winona Ryder, 1989 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-114949113-1618942593.jpg) HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 25: Actress Winona Ryder attends the Fourth Annual Independent Spirit Awards on March 25, 1989 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) By 1989, the festivities moved to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, which I suspect was a bit seedy at that point. (It's long since been much renovated back into being a haunted, historical hot spot.) Winona is 18 here, and I believe she was nominated for *Heathers*, which certainly was a project that involved a lot of pleated skirts, blazers, and interesting hosiery. ## Keanu Reeves, 1989 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-74737366-1618942435.jpg) Keanu Reeves at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Look at this disheveled babe. ## Jodie Foster, 1989 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-105174257-1618942512.jpg) Jodie Foster during The 4th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) "Can I help you? I'm busy." ## Ally Sheedy, 1990 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-139914995-1618942604.jpg) Ally Sheedy at the 5th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Hollywood. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Honestly, this is great on her. No matter how doubtful those folks are in the background! ## Jennifer Jason Leigh, 1990 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-141256688-1618942615.jpg) Jennifer Jason Leigh at the 5th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirt Awards, Hollywood Roosevelt Theater, Hollywood. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) She looks DISHY here! ## Christian Slater, 1991 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-77333269-1618942468.jpg) Christian Slater (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) I both live for all the surly 90s babes in the background, and the one in the foreground. Friends, I had such a crush on him at this point in history and I STAND BY IT. ## Jennifer Jason Leigh and Julian Sands, 1992 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_198274c-1618942821.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Lewis/Shutterstock (198274c) JENNIFER JASON LEIGH AND JULIAN SANDS INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - 1992 I also had a crush on HIM at this point in history! I also stand by THAT! (They were not dating; he was married to his current wife at this point.) ## Janet Jackson, 1992 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-75497312-1618942446.jpg) Janet Jackson at the Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California (Photo by Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) I don't know about you, but nearly 30 years later and this is still EXACTLY how Janet looks in my head. Literally this exact outfit. (I believe she was filming *Poetic Justice* at this point.) ## Patrick Dempsey, 1992 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-146319660-1618942627.jpg) HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 28: Actor Patrick Dempsey attends the Seventh Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards on March 28, 1992 at the Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) This year, the awards were held at Raleigh Studios, also known (to me) for being a very cute, and old, little lot. I do not understand why McDreamy has a beaded choker inside his collar. ## Sofia Coppola and Keanu Reeves, 1992 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-75497347-1618942457.jpg) Sofia Coppola and Keanu Reeves at the Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California (Photo by Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) I did NOT know they dated; apparently, they met when her Dad was directing him in Dracula, and GOOD FOR YOU SOFIA. ## Johnny Depp, 1992 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-78878126-1618942478.jpg) Johnny Depp (Photo by Barry King/WireImage) I love the photographer behind Johnny who is like, "have you got him? Because Brad Pitt and Juliette Lewis just got here." ## Juliette Lewis and Brad Pitt, 1992 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-84358717-1618942489.jpg) Juliette Lewis and Brad Pitt (Photo by Barry King/WireImage) AS PROMISED. Juliette looks so cute here. (She's also one of those people where I'm happy for her that she got in on this when it was really primo. By "this," I guess I mean Brad.) ## Liam Neeson, 1992 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-104968588-1618942501.jpg) Liam Neeson during The 7th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) THIS IS A LOOK. ## Harry Dean Stanton and Rebecca De Mornay, 1992 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-105848511-1618942523.jpg) Harry Dean Stanton and Rebecca De Mornay during The 7th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) YES, they dated. Then she left him for Tom Cruise. Then they were, as they are here, just friends. (She and Tom had their assignation circa Risky Business, which was a decade prior to this.) ## Edward James Olmos and Andy Garcia, 1992 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-105850628-1618942534.jpg) Edward James Olmos and Andy Garcia during The 7th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) This year brought SO many double-breasted suits! ## Rosie Perez, 1992 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-106876233-1618942582.jpg) Rosie Perez during "Rebels With A Cause" To Announce Nominees For The 7th Annual Independent Spirit Awards at MTM Studios in Studio City, California, United States. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Okay, so it turns out this was the announcement of nominations, rather than the event itself, but I wanted you to see Rosie in such a quintessentially 1992 ensemble. ## Robert Townsend and wife Sheri Jones, 1992 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-158750945-1618942638.jpg) HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 28: Actor Robert Townsend and wife Sheri Jones attend Seventh Annual IFP-West Independent Spirit Awards on March 28, 1992 at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) This suit is timeless! ## Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh, 1994 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_227292a-1618942836.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dave Lewis/Shutterstock (227292a) Emma Thompson with Kenneth Branagh INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS, LOS ANGELES, AMERICA - MAR 1994 They are, as perhaps you've heard, NOT still married. ## Jennifer Jason Leigh, 1996 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_256260v-1618942847.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Crollalanza/Shutterstock (256260v) The Independent Spirit Awards, Los Angeles America - 1996 We've clearly transitioned over to the west side, and this event's now-usual beach location. I do not know why JJL is dressed like a newscaster. ## Jennifer Lopez and Gabriel Byrne, 1997 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_5120172i-1618942985.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock (5120172i) Jennifer Lopez & Gabriel Byrne The 1997 Independent Spirit Awards March 22, 1997 Santa Monica, CA Jennifer Lopez & Gabriel Byrne The 1997 Independent Spirit Awards held in Santa Monica. Photo by Alex Berliner ® Berliner Studio / BEImages Enjoy this while it lasts, Gabriel Byrne! ## David Arquette & Jennifer Tilly, 1997 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_5120172k-1618942996.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock (5120172k) David Arquette & Jennifer Tilly The 1997 Independent Spirit Awards March 22, 1997 Santa Monica, CA David Arquette & Jennifer Tilly The 1997 Independent Spirit Awards held in Santa Monica. Photo by Alex Berliner ® Berliner Studio / BEImages I'm both confused and entranced by Jennifer Tilly's outfit. ## Aaron Eckhart, 1998 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_5141203v-1618943020.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (5141203v) Aaron Eckhart The 1998 Independent Spirit Awards March 21, 1998 Santa Monica, CA Aaron Eckhart 1998 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica Photo by Alex Berliner ® Berliner Studio / BEImages Will someone please come pick up Aaron Eckhart?! He's been waiting for his ride for ages! ## Debi Mazar, Minnie Driver, Vince Vaughn, 1998 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_5120041b-1618942933-scaled.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock (5120041b) Debi Mazar, Minnie Driver, Vince Vaughn The 1998 Independent Spirit Awards March 21, 1998 Santa Monica, CA Debi Mazar, Minnie Driver, Vince Vaughn 1998 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica Photo by Alex Berliner ® Berliner Studio / BEImages I don't know who the woman is between Minnie and Vince, but I bet she had this photo magneted on her fridge for a while. ## Brendan Fraser and Joey Lauren Adams, 1998 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_5120041f-1618942949.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock (5120041f) Brendan Fraser and Joey Lauren Adams The 1998 Independent Spirit Awards March 21, 1998 Santa Monica, CA. Brendan Fraser and Joey Lauren Adams . 1998 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica Photo by: Alex Berliner®Berliner Studio / BEImages Joey Lauren Adams is VERY excited to be Brendan Fraser-adjacent, and who can blame her? ## William H Macy, 1998 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_5120041t-1618942972.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock (5120041t) William H. Macy The 1998 Independent Spirit Awards March 21, 1998 Santa Monica, CA William H. Macy 1998 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica Photo by Alex Berliner ® Berliner Studio / BEImages He went for it! ## Benicio Del Toro and John Turturro, 1998 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_5120041q-1618942961.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Alex Berliner/BEI/Shutterstock (5120041q) Benicio Del Toro and John Turturro The 1998 Independent Spirit Awards March 21, 1998 Santa Monica, CA Benicio Del Toro and John Turturro 1998 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica Photo by Alex Berliner ® Berliner Studio / BEImages "Maybe I should have worn a white suit, too. Benicio! Bill Macy looked so dapper!" ## Cameron Diaz, 1998 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_10191896a-1618943031.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Globe Photos/Mediapunch/Shutterstock (10191896a) Cameron Diaz at the Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles 03-21-1998 1998 Independent Spirit Awards Look at this baby! ## Samuel L. Jackson, 1998 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_5141203t-1618943008.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (5141203t) Samuel L. Jackson The 1998 Independent Spirit Awards March 21, 1998 Santa Monica, CA Samuel L. Jackson 1998 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica Photo by Alex Berliner ® Berliner Studio / BEImages It's soothing to me to see Samuel L. Jackson in his traditional headwear! ## Gina Gershon, 1999 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_302982ad-1618942857.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Rck/Kmla/Shutterstock (302982ad) GINA GERSHON INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS, LOS ANGELES I'd wear those trousers now, SO WHAT. ## Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin, 1999 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_302982r-1618942867.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (302982r) KIM BASINGER AND ALEC BALDWIN INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS, LOS ANGELES I do not know what Kim is trying here. I think she's wearing a tiny pillbox hat? ## Alfre Woodard, 1999 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/GettyImages-104799241-1618960171.jpg) Alfre Woodard during The 14th Annual IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards at Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, California, United States. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage) She always looks amazing. ## Marisa Tomei, 1999 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_302982v-1618942877.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (302982v) MARISA TOMEI INDEPENDENT SPIRIT AWARDS, LOS ANGELES This is VERY 1999 and VERY cute. ## Minnie Driver, 1999 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_4374592e-1618942911.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (4374592e) Minnie Driver Independent Spirit Awards 3/20/99 Santa Monica, CA Independent Spirit Awards Minnie Driver at the IFP/West 14th Annual Independent Spirit Awards sponsored in part by Movado Watch. Photo ® Eric Charbonneau/Berliner Studio 9902423-29 This too is VERY 1999 and VERY cute. ## Illeana Douglas, 1999 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_4374592ao-1618942889.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (4374592ao) Illeana Douglas Independent Spirit Awards 3/20/99 Santa Monica, CA Independent Spirit Awards Illeana Douglas at the IFP/West 14th Annual Independent Spirit Awards sponsored in part by Movado Watch. Photo ® Eric Charbonneau/Berliner Studio 9902437-8 Also very 1999 and very....1999\. (Having said that, NOTHING says Turn of the Century Independent Films like Illeana Douglas. ## Ally Sheedy & Rosanna Arquette, 1999 ![](https://static.gofugyourself.com/uploads/2021/04/shutterstock_editorial_4374592t-1618942922.jpg) Mandatory Credit: Photo by Bei/Shutterstock (4374592t) Ally Sheedy & Rosanna Arquette Independent Spirit Awards 3/20/99 Santa Monica, CA Independent Spirit Awards Ally Sheedy & Rosanna Arquette at the IFP/West 14th Annual Independent Spirit Awards sponsored in part by Movado Watch. Photo ® Eric Charbonneau/Berliner Studio 9902432-18 Exactly. [Let's Check Out Some Early Independent Spirit Awards Red CarpetsIt's all floppy hair and smoking.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/bf/b9/bfb99790-924d-4e41-a7e6-5e3c6e04fe57/content/images/static-gofugyourself-com/uploads/2021/04/independent-spirit-awards-red-carpet-80s-and-90s-1618954026.jpg)](https://go-fug-yourself.ghost.io/lets-check-out-some-early-independent-spirit-awards-red-carpets-04-2021/)