Photo gallery: A night at the Oscars
Actress Angelina Jolie, right, nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for "Changeling" and Brad Pitt, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," arrive on the red carpet.
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Amy Adams, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in "Doubt," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
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The Family of the late actor Heath Ledger, from left, Ines Ledger, Kate Ledger, and Kim Ledger arrive at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Taraji P. Henson, left, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," and Melissa Leo, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a leading role for her work in "Frozen River," pose for photographers before making their way into the awards ceremony.
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Meryl Streep, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her work in "Doubt," waves to fans as she makes her way into the Kodak Theater.
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The cast of "Slumdog Millionaire," from left, Madhur Mittal,Irrfan Khan, Anil Kapoor,Dev Patel and Freida Pinto take a moment together before making their way into the Oscar ceremony.
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Comedian Ben Stiller, portraying Joaguin Phoenix, left, and actress Natalie Portman make the award presentation for achievement in cinematography.
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Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black accepts the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for his work on "Milk" during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Oscar keeper Steve Meissner prepares the Oscars backstage during the awards ceremony.
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"Speed Racer" star Emile Hirsch arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
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From left, actress Amy Adams, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, actress Meryl Streep, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and actress Viola Davis, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for their roles in "Doubt" snap a photo together.
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Actress and singer Beyonce Knowles arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Oscar host Hugh Jackman performs a skit with actress Anne Hathaway during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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British actress Kate Winslet walks off stage with presenters Nicole Kidman, center, and Sophia Loren, after accepting the Oscar for best actress for her work in "The Reader."
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Even James Bond needs a little help. Stage Manager Dency Nelson, center, shines a light on Daniel Craig as he is touched up before taking the stage to present an award.
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"Slumdog Millionaire" co-stars, Dev Patel, top, sits on the shoulders of Madhur Mittal, outside the Kodak Theater.
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British screenwriter Martin McDonagh, an Oscar nominee for Best Original Screenplay for his work on "In Bruges," arrives for the Oscars Sunday.
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Marisa Tomei, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in "The Wrestler," will vie for a second Oscar in the category. Tomei won for her role in "My Cousin Vinnie."
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Josh Brolin, left, and Diane Lane make their way through the red carpet masses to the Oscars ceremony.
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Philippe Petit, the subject of the documentary "Man on Wire," balances an Oscar on his chin after the film won for best documentary feature.
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"Mamma Mia" actress Amanda Seyfried arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Jennifer Aniston, left, and John Mayer arrive at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Actor James Franco, left, and actress Ahna O'Reilly arrive for the 81st Academy Awards.
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Best Actress in a Leading Role nominee Anne Hathaway opts for Hollywood glamour on her big night.
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Director Ron Howard, right, and wife Cheryl Howard arrive for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday.
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Actress Taraji P. Henson, center, arrives with her mother, right, and grandmother, left, for the Oscars.
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Mickey Rooney and his wife, Jan Rooney, arrive for Oscar ceremony.
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Spanish actress Penelope Cruz accepts the Oscar for best supporting actress for her work in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," asking, "Has anyone ever fainted here before? Because I might be the first one."
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Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens have a little fun during the interviews on the red carpet at the Oscars.
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Producer Christian Colson, along with the cast and crew, accept the Oscar after the film "Slumdog Millionaire" won best motion picture of the year during the 81st Academy Awards. "Slumdog" took home a total of eight awards Sunday night.
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Viola Davis nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in "Doubt," with her husband, actor Julius Tennon, arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Beyonce, in red, performs during the 81st Academy Awards.
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Actress Meryl Streep, left, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her work in "Doubt" greets actress Sophia Loren as they walk the red carpet.
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Will Smith makes the award presentation for achievement in visual effects during the 81st Academy Awards.
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Oscar host Hugh Jackman opens the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22. Jackman poked fun at the audience. Even the acting institution that is Meryl Streep couldn't escape - "Fifteen career Oscar nominations. That's a record. I hate to say it but when someone puts up numbers like that, it's just hard not to think steroids."
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Melissa Leo, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her work in "Frozen River," arrives for the awards ceremony on Sunday.
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Oscar nominees Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie inside the Kodak Theater before the start of the award ceremony.
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Sean Penn accepts the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in "Milk." Penn's speech consisted of a short thank-you list and a few quips including, "I want it to be very clear that I do know how hard I make it to appreciate me often."
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Actress Sarah Jessica Parker arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Oscar nominees Meryl Streep, right, and Frank Langella greet each other before the start of the ceremony.
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Forrmer supporting actor winners Christopher Walken, left, Cuba Gooding Jr., second from left, Alan Arkin, third from right, Kevin Kline, second from right, and Joel Grey, right join Heath Ledger's mother Sally Bell, third from left, father Kim Ledger, and sister Kate Ledger who holds the Oscar for best supporting actor on behalf of Heath Ledger who won for his work in "The Dark Knight."
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Richard Jenkins, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in "The Visitor," arrives with his wife, Sharon R. Frederick, for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Director Judd Apatow and his wife, actress Leslie Mann, arrive for the 81st Academy Awards.
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British actress Kate Winslet is congratulated by her husband, Sam Mendes, after winning the Oscar for best actress for her work in "The Reader."
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Jerry Lewis walks off stage with presenter Eddie Murphy after accepting the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during the Oscars telecast.
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Musician John Legend arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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From left, Heath Ledger's mother Sally Bell, father Kim Ledger, and sister Kate Ledger hold the Oscar for best supporting actor on behalf of Heath Ledger who won for his work in "The Dark Knight." In accepting the award Heath's father, Kim, said,"This award tonight would have humbly validated Heath's quiet determination to be truly accepted by you all here tonight." .
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"High School Musical" stars Zac Efron, left, and Vanessa Hudgens walk the red carpet together at the Oscars, Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Actress and singer Queen Latifah arrives for the ceremony.
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Oscar host Hugh Jackman performs with Beyonce during the 81st Academy Awards Sunday.
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Actress Evan Rachel Wood goes glam for Hollywood's big night.
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Taraji P. Henson, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," has a stunning necklace to top off her gorgeous white ensemble for the 81st Academy Awards.
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Ayush Mahesh Khedekar, one of the young stars of "Slumdog Millionaire, " seems lost amid the hustle and bustle at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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People bustle along the red carpet arrivals area outside the Kodak Theater in preparation for the evening's 81st Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Actress Penelope Cruz, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," shows off her Oscar fashion.
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Actors Phoebe Cates, left, and Kevin Kline arrive for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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British director Danny Boyle accepts the Oscar for Best Director for his work on "Slumdog Millionaire."
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Taraji P. Henson, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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"30 Rock" star Tina Fey shows off her more glamorous side at the Oscars.
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British screenwriter Simon Beaufoy accepts the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for his work on "Slumdog Millionaire."
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Robert Downey Jr., nominated for his role in "Tropic Thunder," arrives in a celebratory mood before the ceremony.
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Actress Sarah Jessica Parker and her husband, actor Matthew Broderick, arrive for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Actress Natalie Portman pauses for photographers as she makes her way down the red carpet.
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Sean Penn, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a leading role for his work in "Milk," right, with his wife Robin Wright Penn greet actor Sir Ben Kingsley during the arrival for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday.
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"Slumdog Millionaire" actress Freida Pinto makes her way into the Kodak Theater Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.
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Jessica Biel arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Adrien Brody hugs Penelope Cruz after her win for best supporting actress for her work in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."
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"Hannah Montana" star Miley Cyrus walks the red carpet at the Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Actor Madhur Mittal, center, along with the cast and crew celebrate after the film "Slumdog Millionaire" won best picture of the year.
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Goldie Hawn, left, and Kurt Russell arrive at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
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"Dirty Dancing" star Jennifer Grey and her father Joel Grey stop for photographers along the red carpet at the Oscars on Sunday.
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Anthony Hopkins and his wife Stella Arroyave arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Oscar winner Sean Penn, nominated this year for an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in "Milk," and his wife Robin Wright Penn make their way down the red carpet.
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British director Danny Boyle, left, accepts the Oscar for Best Director for his work on "Slumdog Millionaire" from Oscar winning actress Reese Witherspoon.
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Best Actor in a Leading Role nominee Mickey Rourke, who has said his only compeitition for the Oscar is Sean Penn, makes his way into the awards ceremony.
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"Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle stands in the middle of the red carpet mayhem Sunday.
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Singer Seal, left, and model Heidi Klum arrive for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Actress and singer Alicia Keys brought her mom (not pictured) as her date to the Oscars.
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British actress Kate Winslet, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her work in "The Reader," arrives for the ceremony. Winslet faces some stiff competition from Meryl Streep and Angelina Jolie in her category.
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Fans wait outside the Kodak Theater before the 81st Annual Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 22.
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British actor Daniel Craig and Satsuki Mitchell arrive for the Oscars
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British actress Kate Winslet accepts the Oscar for best actress for her work in "The Reader." Winslet who'd been nominated five times before took her time at the podium. "I'd be lying if I said I haven't made a version of this speech before. I think I was probably 8 years old and staring into the bathroom mirror, and this would have been a shampoo bottle. Well, it's not a shampoo bottle now.
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