Carey Mulligan paid tribute to a ‘true independent spirit’ as she dedicated an award win to the late Helen McCrory (Ian West/PA)Carey Mulligan paid tribute to a “true independent spirit” as she dedicated an award win to the late Helen McCrory. Mulligan was named best female lead at the Film Independent Spirit Awards in recognition of her portrayal of a friend out for revenge in Promising Young Woman. Carey Mulligan wins BEST FEMALE LEAD for Promising Young Woman! #SpiritAwards pic.twitter.com/ponFO2d83z — IFC (@IFC) April 23, 2021Mulligan, 35, said: “I want to dedicate this award to a true independent spirit, an actress that I have looked up to and will continue to look up to for the rest of my career, Helen McCrory. At the Spirit Awards, Mulligan also paid tribute to fellow nominees Nicole Beharie, Viola Davis, Sidney Flanigan, Julia Garner and Frances McDormand.

Source: Irish Independent April 23, 2021 04:52 UTC