The Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Performance is one of the annual awards given out by Film Independent, a non-profit organization dedicated to independent film and independent filmmakers.
The 2025 recipient: Rose Byrne
Michelle Yeoh was the first winner in this category for Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).
Jeffrey Wright won for American Fiction (2023).
Mikey Madison won for Anora (2024).
The 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best independent films and television series of 2025, were presented by Film Independent on February 15, 2026. The ceremony was held at the Hollyw
Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Performance
…recipient: Rose Byrne Country United States Presented by Film Independent First award 2022 Currently held by Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) Website filmindependent.org The Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Performance is one of the annual awards given out by Film Independent, a…
Clint Bentley, Best Director winner
Naomi Ackie, Best Supporting Performance winner
Eva Victor, Best Screenplay winner