Nebraska producers Albert Berger and Ron Yerxa struck a pose together. Nebraska writer Bob Nelson won the night's best first screenplay award and chatted with The Hollywood Reporter backstage about his experience collaborating with director Alexander Payne.
Blue Jasmine actor Andrew Dice Clay stopped by THR's photo lounge for a smoke.
Blue Jasmine star Cate Blanchett, named the night's best female lead actress, was all smiles in THR's Piaget Lounge.
Roger Ebert's widow, Chaz Ebert, president of Ebert Productions and vp of The Ebert Company, smiles for her exclusive portrait.
Funnyman Doug Benson made an appearance at the beachside awards show hosted by comedian pal Patton Oswalt.
Gaby Hoffmann, nominated for best female lead for her role in Crystal Fairy & the Magical Cactus, told THR backstage that she's unaware of the vocal fan response to her recent role on HBO's Girls.
Julie Delpy, nominated for best female lead for Before Midnight, was all breezy naturalism in a low-cut aqua dress.
Fashion blogger Lulu Chang made an appearance.
Comedian and podcast host Marc Maron strikes a pose reminiscent of his signature anguished interview style.
It's his moment. Dallas Buyers Club and True Detective star Matthew McConaughey took home the trophy for best lead male. And he's already had some practice for his best actor Oscars speech, just in case. He wore a Dolce & Gabbana suit and Piaget watch.
The Spectacular Now star Miles Teller was in attendance. He'll next be seen in Lionsgate's sci-fi action film Divergent.
Writer-director Nicole Holofcener, nominated for best screenplay for Enough Said, dropped into THR's Piaget Lounge for a portrait.
Character actor and Sex in the City star Willie Garson was also on hand for the big show.
Members of the cast and crew of 12 Years a Slave — including Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Lupita Nyong'o, Anthony Katagas, Jeremy Kleiner and director Steve McQueen — are seen at THR's photo lounge.
The Twenty Feet from Stardom cast and crew smile during their THR photo shoot. From left: Judith Hill, producer Caitrin Rogers, Darlene Love, Tata Vega, Merry Clayton and director Morgan Neville.
Angela Bassett presented the best feature award to 12 Years a Slave at the Spirit Awards.
Actress Elisabeth Rohm, who appeared in American Hustle, stopped by THR's photo lounge.
12 Years a Slave screenwriter John Ridley won best screenplay for his work adapting Solomon Northup's memoir. Backstage, he spoke with THR about the accolades the film has earned.
Director-actor John Waters stopped by THR's lounge at the Spirit Awards.
Actor Mads Mikkelsen, who stars in the Oscar-nominated foreign language film The Hunt, was photographed at the Spirit Awards.
Fruitvale Station writer-director Ryan Coogler posed with his film's star, Michael B. Jordan.
12 Years a Slave actress Sarah Paulson strikes a pose in the THR lounge.
Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo stopped by for a photo at the Spirit Awards.