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Images: Inside the Oscars

Oscar crowns 'King's Speech'

Elmhurst native wins cinematography Oscar

Associated Press“True Grit” actress Hailee Steinfeld strikes an age-appropriate note in her Oscar finest before the ceremony on Sunday.
Associated Press“Black Swan” actress Mila Kunis, who was a presenter during the ceremony, is elegant and sophisticated as she makes her way along the red carpet.
Associated PressSinger and actress Mandy Moore arrives before the 83rd Academy Awards.
Associated PressActress Michelle Williams goes old school glam for Hollywood's biggest night.
Associated Press"The Fighter" actress Amy Adams arrives before the 83rd Academy Awards.
Associated PressActor and singer Russell Brand poses with his date, mom, Barbara Elizabeth, and not the other woman in his life wife, Katy Perry.
Associated PressActor Mark Ruffalo, right, and wife Sunrise Coigney arrive before the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday.
Associated PressActress Cate Blanchett takes a bit of a fashion risk in her Oscar finery.
Associated PressActors Jeremy Renner and Scarlett Johansson who did not attend the ceremony together take a moment to pose for photographers.
Associated PressComposer Trent Reznor, right, arrives with his wife, Mariqueen Maandig.
Associated Press"The Social Networkl" actor Jesse Eisenberg has a little fun along the press line at the Oscars.
Associated PressCinematographer Wally Pfister arrives with his wife, Anna Julien, before the start of the ceremony. Pfister, who was born in Elmhurst, was nominated for his work on "Inception."
Associated Press"The Social Network" actor Justin Timberlake walks the red carpet before his gig as presenter during the ceremony.
Associated PressFashion designer Valentino walks Anne Hathaway into the awards show Sunday.
Associated PressActress Helen Mirren arrives looking radiant.
Associated PressActress Annette Bening and husband, Warren Beatty, make their way into the awards ceremony.
Associated PressActor Colin Firth, right, arrives with wife, Livia Giuggioli, before the start of the ceremony. Firth has been a favorite during awards season for his role in "The King's Speech."
Associated PressActor Christian Bale, nominated in the supporting actor category for "The Fighter" keeps his wife, Sibi Blazic, close along the red carpet.
Associated PressActor Matthew McConaughey arrives with his girlfriend, model Camila Alves.
Last year's best actress Oscar winner Sandra Bullock makes a splash on the red carpet in this bold showstopper. Associated Press
Associated Press"Black Swan" actress Natalie Portman is all smiles before the start of the show.
Associated PressMusician Keith Urban and his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, stop to talk to the press before heading into the ceremony. Kidman was nominated for her role in "The Rabbit Hole."
Associated PressActor Robert Downey Jr. arrives with wife, Susan Downey.
Associated PressDonald Trump makes the most of his time on the red carpet.
Associated PressMandy Moore manages to sneak in a little fun before she heads into the ceremony. Moore would perform a nominated song from "Tangled."
Associated PressActors Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman greet each other on the red carpet before their presenting gig during the show.
Associated PressDirector Tim Burton arrives with wife actress Helena Bonham Carter. Both Burton's and Carter's work were nominated for Oscars.
Associated PressActress Gwyneth Paltrow arrives before her stint as a performer of one of the night's nominated songs.
Associated PressSinger Celine Dion arrives with husband and manager Rene Angelil.
Associated PressActress Sandra Bullock speaks to journalists as she makes her way along the red carpet.
Associated PressHosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway open the show Sunday.
Associated PressOscar winner Jennifer Hudson arrives before the 83rd Academy Awards.
Associated PressWally Pfister poses backstage the Oscar for best achievement in cinematography for "Inception."
Associated PressTwo-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank arrives ahead of her stint as a presenter during the ceremony.
Associated PressShow hosts Anne Hathaway, left, and James Franco are seen during the 83rd Academy Awards.
Associated PressTrent Reznor, left, and Atticus Ross accept the Oscar for best original score for "The Social Network."
Associated PressChristian Bale poses backstage with presenter Reese Witherspoon and the Oscar for best performance by an actor in a supporting role for "The Fighter."
Associated PressJavier Bardem, center, shake hands with Benjamin Millepied as Penelope Cruz looks on.
Associated PressActor Zachary Levi and Mandy Moore perform during the 83rd Academy Awards.
Associated Press"Arthur" co-stars Russell Brand and Helen Mirren are seen backstage at the 83rd Academy Awards.
Associated PressAnne Hathaway, with her co-host James Franco, shows off one of her many gowns during the ceremony.
Associated PressMembers of the audience react at the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Associated PressOprah Winfrey presents the award for best documentary feature during the 83rd Academy Awards.
Associated PressActors Geoffrey Rush, left, and Colin Firth talk on the red carpet as they arrive.
Associated Press"Sherlock Holmes" co-stars Robert Downey Jr., left, and Jude Law present the award for achievement in visual effects.
Associated PressActress Cate Blanchett, left, and Helen Mirren are seen backstage at the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Associated PressComedian Billy Crystal drew some of the loudest applause during the telecast.
Associated PressActress Gwyneth Paltrow performs.
Associated PressJake Gyllenhaal, left, and Amy Adams present the awards for best live action short and best documentary.
Associated PressNicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman keep things moving as presenters during the show.
Associated PressActor Kevin Spacey presents performer Randy Newman at the 83rd Academy Awards.
Associated PressCeline Dion performs during the tribute to the actors, producers, directors who died over the las year.
Associated PressMicky Ward, left, and Dicky Eklund, right, whom the film "The Fighter" is based on, arrive with a guest before the 83rd Academy Awards.
Associated PressTom Hooper accepts the Oscar for best achievement in directing for "The King's Speech."
Associated PressOscar winner Jeff Bridges and wife Susan share a private moment during the ceremony.
Associated PressOscar winners Penelope Cruz, left, and Natalie Portman get a minute to talk during a commercial break.
Associated PressOscar winner Sandra Bullock announces the winner of the best actor Oscar.
Associated PressJeff Bridges escorts Natalie Portman off the stage after her best actress win for "Black Swan."
Associated PressActress Natalie Portman accepts the award for best actress in " Black Swan."
Associated PressOscars big four Christian Bale, left, best supporting actor, Natalie Portman, best actress, second from left, Melissa Leo, best supporting actress, and Colin Firth, best actor, pose backstage with their awards.
Associated PressActors Josh Brolin, left, and Javier Bardem present the Oscar for best original screenplay to David Seidler for "The King's Speech."
Associated PressEmile Sherman, left to right, Iain Canning and Gareth Unwin pose backstage with the Oscar for best motion picture for "The King's Speech."
Associated PressShow host Anne Hathaway is seen at the end of the awards show.
Associated PressShow hosts, James Franco, center left, and Anne Hathaway, center right, along with all of the award winners, and the kids of the PS22 Chorus are seen during the 83rd Academy Awards.