As the 81st annual Academy Awards ceremony began Sunday it was a time for the red carpet to roll out for all the A-list celebrities. Actors, producers, directors and agents alike gathered Sunday night at the famous Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Ca. All coverage of the Academy Awards may be found at www.nytimes.com/awardseason including blogs, pictures, and video clips of the event.
The night began with an award presented to Penelope Cruz for best supporting actress for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona as the ex-wife of amorous artist. The award was presented by former best supporting actress winners including Goldie Hawn, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Marie Saint, Tilda Swinton and Anjelica Juston who each dedicated a monologue to each nominee. Each of the four "big wins" including best supporting actress, best supporting actor, best actress, and best actor were presented in such a style.
Host of the ceremony and recently dubbed "Sexiest Man Alive" Hugh Jackman gave a performance dedicated to all musicals along side singer Beyonce Knowles, High School Musical Stars Zach Effron and Vanessa Hudgens, and Mamma Mia stars Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper. Jackman even performed a solo musical skit during the opening of the ceremony which earned him a standing applause which is very rare at the Academy Awards. Some may say the X Men star even made the ceremony what it was.
Another entertaining moment was given by actor Ben Stiller who mocked former actor and now aspiring rapper Joaquin Phoenix. Stiller wore a long, messy beard, dark sunglasses and chewed gum much resembling Phoenix during an interview with David Letterman a few weeks back. The crowd laughed throughout the entire presentation because of Stiller's lackadaisical attitude and exact replica of Phoenix's look.
On the other side of the spectrum the award for best supporting actor was presented to the late Heath Ledger creating a somber moment throughout the audience. Ledger's father, mother and sister accepted the award on his behalf and dedicated the Oscar to Ledger's three-year-old daughter Matilda. The big winners of the evening went to the cast and crew of indie film Slumdog Millionaire which took home 8 awards including the most honorable of the evening, best picture. The night ended with the the award for best picture presented by Steven Spielberg which drew to stage every actor, actress, producer and writer of the film.
Between the somber moments dedicated to those lost, exciting moments including dance and song numbers, and glamorous moments on the red carpet The 81st Academy Awards was without a doubt an unforgettable ceremony for all.
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