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Kate Winslet, left, and an unidentified publicist look at her award for best actress for her work in "The Reader" at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

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Oscar host Hugh Jackman is seen backstage at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

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Adrien Brody, left, congratulates Penelope Cruz for her Oscar for best supporting actress for her work in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" backstage at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

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Sean Penn is seen backstage after accepting the Oscar for best actor for his work in "Milk" at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

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Chris Carlson, APOscar winners Nicole Kidman, right, Halle Berry, center, and Shirley MacLaine wait to go on stage to present the award for best actress at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

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Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle hugs Rubiana Ali, who portrayed young "Latika," backstage at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. The film won seven awards including best picture and best director.

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Oscar keeper Steve Meissner keeps track of the winners backstage at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

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From left, Michael Douglas,Ben Kingsley and Adrien Brody wait to go on stage at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

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Sarah Jessica Parker, center, is seen backstage before presenting the Oscar for Animated Feature Film at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

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Jada Pinkett Smith, left, and Will Smith are seen backstage at the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

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