Carey Mulligan dedicates Spirit Awards 2021 win to the late Helen McCrory: “A true independent spirit”

An unforgettable talent. Carey Mulligan paid tribute to late Harry Potter star Helen McCrory after taking home a big win at the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards on Thursday, April 22.

Carey Mulligan accepted the award for best female lead for her performance in Promising Young Womanat the 2021 Independent Spirit Awards on Thursday. "I am shocked and in awe and honored to be in this group of extraordinary women," said Mulligan as she appeared on video alongside her fellow nominees.

Carey Mulligan is paying tribute to the late Helen McCrory. The 35-year-old actress won the Best Female Lead award at Thursday's Independent Spirt Awards, and dedicated the trophy to McCrory, who died earlier this month after a battle with cancer.«I just want to dedicate this award to a true independent spirit and actress that I have looked up to, and will continue to look up to for the rest of my career, Helen McCrory,» Mulligan said in her acceptance speech.

Promising Young Woman on this year's awards circuit, with the actress dedicating her latest achievement to the late Helen McCrory. Carey, who won best female lead at yesterday's (April 22) Independent Spirit Awards, paid tribute to the Peaky Blinders star following her tragic death last week.

Carey Mulligan is paying tribute to Helen McCrory, who passed away last week at the age of 52.

Helen McCrory’s memory lives on in the industry.

Carey Mulligan paid tribute to a “true independent spirit” as she dedicated an award win to the late Helen McCrory. Mulligan, 35, was named best female lead at the Film Independent Spirit Awards for her role in Promising Young Woman.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Carey Mulligan paid tribute to the late Helen McCrory while accepting the award for Best Female Lead at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Thursday. MORE: Celebrities pay tribute to late actress Helen McCrory: JK Rowling, Piers Morgan & moreThe actress, who won for her role in Emerald Fennell's Promising Young Woman, made an appearance via video link and took the opportunity to remember Helen, who passed away last week, in her acceptance speech.

On Thursday night, Carey Mulligan won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female lead for her ‘Promising Young Woman’ performance. But her acceptance speech during the virtual show ended on a poignant and heartfelt note, as she dedicated her award to the recently passed actress Helen McCrory.

Damian Lewis penned a touching tribute to his wife, Helen McCrory. The piece was published by, following McCrory's death earlier this week. The actress — best known for her roles as Narcissa Malfoy in the franchise and Polly Gray in — died of cancer.

Helen McCrory passed away yesterday at the age of 52 following a battle with cancer and her husband, Billions actor Damian Lewis, confirmed the news by writing a touching farewell to her.

Peaky Blinders actress Helen McCrory’s tragic death age 52 was announced by her husband Damian Lewis on Friday 16 April.The much-adored actress had a hugely successful career win the world of acting, and she appeared in the likes of James Bond, Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders.

Actor Damian Lewis recently wrote a touching tribute to his late wife Helen McCrory, who passed away last week after a long battle with cancer, at the age of 52. The couple had been married since 2007 and they have two children, daughter Manon, 14, and son Gulliver, 13.

Actress Helen McCrory, popular for starring in the BBC series Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter franchise passed away aged 52 on April 16, 2021. The actress lost a long battle with cancer and managed to leave behind a cinematic legacy that will be celebrated for years to come.