The 83rd Annual Academy Awards took place Sunday night. All of Hollywood's biggest stars gathered at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles to honor the best films of the year. Natalie Portman took home the award for Best Actress for her role in Black Swan, while Colin Firth won Best Actor for his performance in The King's Speech. The Oscar for Best Picture was awarded to The King's Speech. Movies such as Inception and The Social Network also won a number of awards. The show also included some great musical performances by artists including Mandy Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow and the chorus from the Public School 22 in Staten Island. Here's a look back at the winners and some highlights of the show.
Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman present Trent Reznor with the Oscar for Best Original Score for "The Social Network."Reuters"Yeah, I am kind of speechless; golly sakes, there's people up there too," Leo said, according to the Associated Press, then waved trembling at the mezzanine audience. "When I watched Kate [Winslet win] two years ago, it looked so f---ing easy!".. - - Melissa Leo said when she accepted the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in "The Fighter."ReutersDirector Susanne Bier accepted the Oscar for Best Form Film for the Danish movie "A Better World." ReutersPresenters Matthew McConaughey and Scarlett Johansson walk on stage to present an award. ReutersZachari Levi and Mandy Moore sing the Oscar nominated song "I See The Light." ReutersLuke Matheny accepted the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film for "God of Love" from presenter Jake Gyllenhaal. ReutersCo-hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway addressed the audience during the show. ReutersRandy Newman accepted the Oscar for Best Original Song for "We Belong Together."ReutersCeline Dion sang as actor Leslie Nielsen appeared onscreen during the memorial segment.ReutersBritish-American screenwriter David Seidler accepted the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for "The King's Speech," from presenter Javier Bardem.Reuters"In a room of talented, inspirational people, what the hell am I doing here next to you?" — Christian Bale, winner of theActor Christian Bale accepted the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "The Fighter."ReutersColin Firth accepts the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in "The King's Speech." ReutersAngus Wall and Kirk Baxter accepted the Oscar for Best Film Editing for their work in "The Social Network."ReutersActors Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law presented an award during the ceremony.ReutersActress Hilary Swank and Director Kathryn Bigelow award Tom Hooper the Oscar for Best Director for his film "The King's Speech."ReutersHonorary Oscar Recipients Kevin Brownlow and Eli Wallach stand with Francis Ford Coppola, the Irving G Thalberg Memorial Award recipient. ReutersThe show was hosted by James Franco and Anne Hathaway. ReutersWally Pfister accepts the Oscar for Best Cinematography for his work in "Inception." ReutersThe Public School 22 chorus from Staten Island sang "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" for the finale of the show.ReutersThe producers and the cast of "The King's Speech" are on stage to accept the Oscar for Best Picture.ReutersNatalie Portman accepts her Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in "Black Swan."Reuters
