PHOTOS: The 12 Hottest Looks You Gotta See From the 2016 Gotham Awards

The stars were out last night in Gotham. SEE IT: Why Kate Beckinsale Is Known as 'An Ageless Wonder' The 26th Annual Gotham Independent Film Awards took place Monday evening at New York City’s Cipriani Wall Street, where the IFP (Independent Filmmaker Project) celebrated the finest in filmmaking and independently produced movies. And because there was a red carpet, most of the renowned actresses in attendance made sure to flaunt their finest assets in breathtaking getups. Paving the way was British beauty Kate Beckinsale, who gave a whole new meaning to little black dress. The 43-year-old actress rocked a slinky, form-fitting Marchesa gown featuring a keyhole cut-out below the neck. Beckinsale completed her look with a sideswept hairdo for her caramel tresses, and accented her glowing features with smoky eye makeup and a peachy pout. WATCH: Susue Abromeit Says 'Jessica Jones' Is 'Brilliantly' Twisted, Empowering Another brunette bombshell who made jaws drop was fellow actress Krystan Ritter, who presumably took some inspiration from Angelina Jolie’s infamous leg-revealing ensemble for the 2012 Oscars. The 34-year-old wore a strapless black gown complete with a thigh-high slit and a dramatic cape — and brightened things up with classic red lipstick and matching satin pumps. And rest assured, these weren’t the only ladies to heat things up on the red carpet. See our favorite looks from this year’s Gotham Awards below: