In pics: Stars glittered on the red carpet at the 2016 Gotham Independent Film Awards

The fab & stunning @JanelleMonae in Siriano #Spring2017 sequin jumpsuit & cascading flounce top tonight in NY at the #GothamAwards Love her! pic.twitter.com/ngq0fDrWnQ

— Christian Siriano (@CSiriano) November 29, 2016

Cate Blanchett and Amy Adams at #GothamAwards tonight. pic.twitter.com/iEJViSkDNz

— daily cate blanchett (@blanchettdaily) November 29, 2016

More of Cate Blanchett and Amy Adams at #GothamAwards. How iconic is this ? pic.twitter.com/LzqcVlHDhV

— daily cate blanchett (@blanchettdaily) November 29, 2016

[NEW] Margot Robbie attending the #GothamAwards in NYC tonight! pic.twitter.com/efn0tpxE6Y

— best of margot (@bestofmargot) November 29, 2016

📸 | Nina Dobrev aux #GothamAwards pic.twitter.com/rpblVX5LHk

— The Vampire Diaries (@TVDFRA) November 14, 2016

The beautiful Natalie Portman wearing Rodarte SS17 to the @gothamawards tonight in NYC (styled by @kateyoungstyle). pic.twitter.com/WWHGWLIyAF

— RODARTE (@OfficialRodarte) November 29, 2016

.@AnyaTaylorJoy won the Breakthrough Actor Award at the 26th #GothamAwards in a #GucciFW16 embroidered and feather-detailed gown. pic.twitter.com/1oIth1WctY

— gucci (@gucci) November 29, 2016

Krysten Ritter (Jessica Jones) no Gotham Awards. pic.twitter.com/ZU2cfRpBAH

— Séries Brasil (@SeriesBrasil) November 29, 2016

For the arrival, Amy Adams wore a blue piped pant teamed with a Tyler Ellis clutch while Holmes pulls off a perfect pose wearing a knee-length floral dress and a very neat hairdo.

Kate Beckinsale and Ritter nailed black gorgeous gowns. While the Underworld star is seen flaunting her cleavage and perfect shape in a sleek keyhole piece, the Jessica Jones star preferred a thigh high slit through which she showed off her slim legs, reminding everyone of Angelina Jolie's infamous leg pose from 2012 Oscars.

Portman looks nothing short of glamour wearing a lacy white dress that complements her growing baby bump. She teamed the ensemble with a simple hairdo and a matching box clutch.

Hosted by Keegan-Michael Key, the event signals the first honors of the film award season while honouring the filmmaking community.

Adams, Ethan Hawke and director Oliver Stone were just some of the stars set to receive tributes during the night. Meanwhile, films like Moonlight and Manchester by the Sea were favoured to pick up a few honours of their own.

Like many award shows, the big winners are not announced until after the Red Carpet.

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ANI