84th Annual Academy Awards 2012! Big Oscars gallery!
OHMYGOSSIP — The 84th Academy Awards ceremony, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honored the best films of 2011. The ceremony took place on February 26, 2012, at the Hollywood and Highland Center in Hollywood, California, and was televised live in the United States on ABC.
The event was hosted by Billy Crystal, marking his ninth time as host, and produced by Brian Grazer. Eddie Murphy was originally scheduled to be the host, and Brett Ratner was to be producer. However, Murphy stepped down after Ratner resigned, following Ratner’s use of a gay slur when discussing rehearsals.
The Artist and Hugo each won five awards, with the former winning Best Picture and its star Jean Dujardin winning Best Actor. The Iron Lady won two awards, including Best Actress for Meryl Streep. The Artist became the first silent motion picture in 83 years (after Wings, which won Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards) and the first French film to win Best Picture.
Academy Awards of Merit were presented in 24 standard competitive categories at the February 26, 2012, ceremony. Nominations for these awards were announced by AMPAS on January 24, 2012. In addition, three Honorary Academy Awards were presented at the 3rd Annual Governors Awards ceremony held on on November 12, 2011.
Actress and director Angelina Jolie arrives on the red carpet for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO Valerie MACON
Actor Gary Oldman and his wife Alexandra Edenborough arrive on the red carpet for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO Valerie MACON
Actress Octavia Spencer and an unidentified guest, and actress Viola Davis arrive on the red carpet for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO Valerie MACON
Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz (R) present the Oscar for makeup at the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck
Best Actress in a Leading Role Meryl Streep and Best Actor in a Leading Role Jean Dujardin celebrate their Oscars in the press room at the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO / Joe KLAMAR
The cast of “Raju”, Max Zahle, Stefan Gieren, Wotan Wilke Mohring, Julia Richter and guests arrive on the red carpet at the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO Frederic J. BROWN
Sacha Baron Cohen disperses the fake ashes of late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il as he arrives on the red carpet at the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO Frederic J. BROWN
Singer Tony Bennett (R) and Patricia Beech arrive on the red carpet for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO Frederic J. BROWN
Actress Rooney Mara arrives on the red carpet for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO Frederic J. BROWN
Actress Penelope Cruz arrives on the red carpet for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO Frederic J. BROWN
Actor Jonah Hill and his guest arrive on the red carpet for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Editors note: woman (R) is unidentified. AFP PHOTO Frederic J. BROWN
Actor Colin Firth and his wife Livia Giuggioli arrive on the red carpet for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. Editors note: woman (R) is unidentified. AFP PHOTO Frederic J. BROWN
Actress Glenn Close and daughter Annie Starke arrive on the red carpet for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO Frederic J. BROWN
Actor Jean Dujardin and his wife Alexandra Lamy arrive on the red carpet for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO Frederic J. BROWN
Actor George Clooney and girlfriend Stacey Keebler arrive on the red carpet for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO Frederic J. BROWN
Singer Miley Cyrus (R) and actor Liam Hemsworth pose as they arrive at the 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar party in West Hollywood, California February 26, 2012. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok
Television personalities sisters Kourtney and Kim Kardashian (R) arrive at the 20th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California February 26, 2012. REUTERS/Gus Ruelas
Television personality and model Heidi Klum arrives at the 20th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California February 26, 2012. REUTERS/Gus Ruelas
Actress Sandra Bullock arrives on the red carpet for the 84th Annual Academy Awards on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO Frederic J. BROWN
Michael Douglas (L) greets his father Kirk Douglas on the carpet as they arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, for the 84th Annual Academy Awards, at the Sunset Tower on February 26, 2012 in West Hollywood, California. AFP PHOTO / ADRIAN SANCHEZ-GONZALEZ
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