A little early to celebrate: Anne Hathaway and James Franco ended their Oscars hosting gig triumphantly
Punching the air triumphantly at the end of the Oscars ceremony, it was clear that Anne Hathaway and her co-host James Franco were ready to pat themselves on the back for a job well done.
Anne was later seen partying up a storm at the Weinstein after-party, throwing back champagne and dancing animatedly with a borrowed Oscar statuette.
But as the actress toasted her hosting gig, critics were already writing up scathing reviews of her and co-host James Franco's 'clumsy and downright painful' skits.
Party time: Anne parties with boyfriend Adam Shulman and The Kings Speech producer Gareth Unwin
It had been hoped that employing Anne and James as hosts for this year's Academy Awards would give the ceremony a young and fresh feel.
But despite bringing their considerable comedic talents to the plate while presenting the Academy Awards, using skits and montages to add to their hosting duties, the pair's performance was met with mixed critical reception.
The 83rd Academy Awards opened with a montage of Hathaway and Franco delving into the mind of former Oscar winner Alec Baldwin in an Inception-inspired moment, narrated by the smooth-voiced Morgan Freeman.
And things continued to get more and more surreal, as the pair poked fun at The King's Speech, which took home four Oscars, The Fighter and True Grit, as well as The Social Network and Back to the Future.
I like the feel of this: Anne borrowed an Oscar statuette to take for a spin on the dance floor at the Weinstein party
Having a good time? The actress appeared incredibly animated as she arrived at the Weinstein Oscar party
Perhaps the funniest moment of the opening montage, however, was Hathaway and Franco both donning leotards and tutus to join Natalie Portman in Black Swan.
The pair attempted to impress the hard-nosed Vincent Cassel with their dancing abilities, and left Portman looking flustered with their 'talent'. Hathaway also returned to her former duty at the Oscars in 2009 when she joined then-host Hugh Jackman for a duet to open the show.
'Downright painful': Anne and James's presenting skills received a mixed reception at this year's Oscars
James Franco and Anne Hathaway Opening Number (83rd OSCARS 2011)
Oscars 2011- James Franco in Drag & Anne Hathaway's 'On My Own' Spoof
Spot the teen: Lourdes Leon, 14, was out with her mother Madonna at the Vanity Fair Oscar party last night - and guess who was dressed the most outrageously...
It's every 14-year-old's worst nightmare. You get a ticket to the coolest party in town, but then your mother spoils it by tagging along wearing inappropriate clothing and what's worse, exposes her behind to all and sundry.
On the red carpet, that's just what happened when 52-year-old Madonna left daughter Lourdes blushing with embarrassment on the red carpet of the Vanity Fair party last night.
The Material Girl had gone out wearing little more than a black leotard and a few scraps of lace and the mortified teen was heard pleading: 'Mum, do you have to?!’ every time her popstar parent struck a pose and poked out her posterior for the waiting cameras.
All smiles: Raven-haired Lourdes appeared to have beaten her embarrassment as she grinned for the photographers
'Is that my mom's butt..? I hope my dress isn't that short': Lourdes catches sight of her mother's behind before self-consciously pulling her own dress down
She told Access Hollywood: '(My mom) does actually (borrow my clothes). I go into her closet - I'm not supposed to take things without asking, but she's always taking things without asking.
'I mean, she gets mad at me when I take things without asking her, but... she has such amazing like clothes, so it's like kind of annoying sometimes... She wears my shoes a lot and she wears my accessories.'
And the winner is...Natalie Portman hands over her Oscar for Best Actress to get engraved with her name at the Governor's Ball
Grub's up: Wolfgang Puck arrives with a tray of Oscar-themed food that was being served at the ball
Across town meanwhile, the official Academy Awards afterparty, the Governor's Ball was taking place.
The catering meanwhile was being delivered by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, who's been in charge of the menus there for the past 17 years.
Puck said ahead of the event: ‘For the main course, we have English sole with a confit of tomatoes and a paella. This is a vegetarian paella because I know Natalie Portman is a vegan – so she’s going to have a big bowl of that!'
Proud: Colin Firth poses with his Best Actor Oscar at the Governor's Ball
Say hello to my little friend: Firth has no qualms about letting fans hold his Oscar as he parties the night away
However, before the pregnant star could tuck into her dinner, there was the important job of getting a certain gold statuette inscribed with her name...
She wasn't the only winner making a beeline to the inscription table either.
Best Actor winner Colin Firth was one of the first inline and after graciously posing for photos with his, got out his own phone to take a few snaps of it.
Kathryn Schwarz, the Academy's official keeper of the Oscars, said: 'It's a little something special to have your name on it.'
Take your mama out: Russell Brand took hus mother Barbara to the Governor's Ball
Couple's night: Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter had scrubbed up well for their night out too
Awards regulars: Oscar winner Helen Mirren was also at the ball with her film producer husband Taylor Hackford
Touching: Amy Adams, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, cuddles up to fiance Darren Legallo
Low key: Natalie Portman and her fiancé Benjamin Millepied enjoyed breakfast in LA today following her best actress win at the Oscars
Natalie Portman swapped red carpet glamour for practical maternity wear today following her triumphant night at the Academy Awards.
The 29-year-old, who is pregnant with her first child, kicked off her high heels for comfortable flats as she celebrated her best actress win with a low-key breakfast in Los Angeles.
She was joined by Black Swan choreographer Benjamin Millepied at Square One Dining in Los Angeles.
The star admitted this week that she was looking forward to putting her feet up after the awards season.
'Staying at home with messy hair in sweats... is the biggest luxury of all,' she said.
Last night Portman paid tribute to her fiancé for giving her the 'most important role of her life' during her acceptance speech.
During a tearful moment, the actress paid tribute to her friends, family and co-stars and described her win as 'insane'.
Comfortable: The Black Swan star wore flats and a casual outfit for her post-Oscars outing
Fighting back tears, Portman thanked her parents, Avner and Shelley Hershlag, for 'giving me my life, the opportunity to work from such an early age and showing me how to be a good human being by example'.
She also honoured Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky, who she described as a 'fearless leader and visionary', and her friends 'who are everything to me, no matter what's going on in my career'.
Looking lovingly at Millepied, a ballet dancer, she thanked her 'beautiful love' and said he had 'given me the most important role of my life'.
Easy does it: Natalie's fiancé held the door as she got into their car
Celebrities Attend Vanity Fair Oscars Party, Part 1: Natalie Portman, Sandra Bullock And More!
Love's young dream: Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber made their red carpet debut together at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Los Angeles last night
They've been quietly dating since November but have been maintaining a low profile ever since.
But last night, teen sensations Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez finally confirmed their relationship by making their first official red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Los Angeles.
With their arms wrapped around each other, the young pair stared lovingly into each others' eyes as they posed for photographers on the red carpet outside the Sunset Tower Hotel.
Dolce & Gabbana duo: Gomez looked stunning in a red dress, while Bieber wore a sharp black suit and red pocket square
The couple had even colour coordinated their outfits for the occasion, with 16-year-old Bieber donning a red pocket square in his black Dolce & Gabbana suit to complement 18-year-old Gomez's floor-length red gown, also by D&G.
Wizards of Waverley Place star Gomez accessorised her Grecian-inspired gown with Brian Atwood heels, Judith Leiber bag and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Gomez and Bieber were first romantically linked last year, after a series of meetings including Gomez visiting Bieber on his tour bus.
Starlets: The teenage sensations mixed with Hollywood royalty at the annual Oscar after-party
However, the Disney sensations declined to comment on their pairing for months, instead answering coyly about the status of their relationship.
Recently, a bold fan quizzed Bieber during an MTV question and answer session if he was dating the stunning singer and actress, to which he replied: 'I think anyone would be lucky to date her. She’s a great person.'
He later added: 'I like girls with nice, pretty eyes and a nice smile. I like girls that are funny because I like to laugh and joke around.'
Gomez has maintained an equally coy attitude about Bieber, saying previously that she considers the Never Say Never star family.
Loved-up: The pair have been quietly dating since November but have kept things under wraps until now
Recalling the first time the pair met, Gomez explained: 'When he first started to come over from Canada his manager contacted me and he just said that he would like to meet me and he was just such a good kid.
'I feel like a big sister now, because I want to protect him.'
But when she was asked if she was suffering from 'Bieber Fever' at the Grammy Awards last month, Gomez replied to Access Hollywood: 'I love him. He’s been in my life a very long time. He’s my friend.'
Gomez added she wasn't worried about the attention she was getting for her relationship with Bieber, despite Kim Kardashian receiving death threats from hundreds of fans when she and the singer joked about a mutual crush.
Gomez laughed: 'I think it’s awesome people are interested – I don’t understand why.' Bieber and Gomez looked delighted to be mixing with Hollywood royalty at the Vanity Fair party as they made their way into the exclusive event.
Giggles all round: The pair appeared to be in high spirits as they attended the exclusive event together
Earlier in the evening, Bieber had backed True Grit star Hailee Steinfeld to take home the Best Supporting Actress Oscar.
He tweeted: 'Good luck to my friend Hailee Steinfeld tonight on the #oscars . young people going for theirs! also want Christian Bale to win. #TheFighter.'
But it seems the grandeur of the party might have reminded Bieber of how lucky he has been, as he later added on Twitter: 'i'm never gonna change...i will always remember...i will always be that kid from stratford...I will always be grateful.'
Grown-up glamour: Emma Stone opted for a Chanel dress, while True Blood star Anna Paquin went for red
The cute couple weren't the only young celebrities gracing the red carpet at the star-studded event.
Country star Taylor Swift caused a stir in a tiny jewelled gold Zuhair Murad dress, while actresses Emma Stone and True Blood star Anna Paquin went for very different looks for the party.
Stone opted for an oriental-inspired Chanel Haute Couture dress with purple satin heels, while newlywed Paquin looked stunning in a ruffled red Monique Lhuillier dress and Brian Atwood black shoes.
Country strong: Taylor Swift showed off her legs in a tiny jewelled Zuhair Murad dress and gold heels
I did it! Natalie Portman wipes away a tear as she accepts her award for best actress for her role in Black Swan at the OScars
The King's Speech wins best film and best director
Christian Bale named best supporting actor for The Fighter
Melissa Leo apologises after using F-word as she accepts best supporting actress for The Fighter
Wiping tears from her eyes, pregnant Natalie Portman dedicated her best actress Oscar for Black Swan to her family, and fiancé, last night.
But while her delight was obvious the night belonged to another small budget, independent movie that was a labour of love.
The King’s Speech and its star Colin Firth were the toast of Hollywood, winning best film, best actor, best director and best original screenplay.
Few in the UK wanted to back the film, but a band of producers and film-makers slashed their usual rates to get it made.
Congratulations: Dancer Benjamin Millepied embraces his fiancé Natalie as her win is announced
With Film 4 and BBC Films both refusing funding, the UK Film Council put up a large part of the money, along with London-based Momentum Pictures and Harvey Weinstein's Weinstein film company.
As Academy Awards host James Franco noted ‘The King’s Speech has now become part of Oscar history’.
Black Swan star Portman had showed off her bump in her flowing Rodarte gown as she walked to the stage to give her acceptance speech.
Now for her next role: With her first child on the way, Natalie said she wasn't sure whether she would ever work on another movie like Black Swan
'I want to thank my parents,' she said. 'First and foremost for giving me my life. And for the opportunity to work at such a young age.'
The pregnant actress wiped away a tear as she also thanked her fiancé, who she met while filming Black Swan, and with whom she is now expecting her first child.
'My beautiful love Benjamin Millepied who choreographed the film and has now given me my most important role of my life.'
Portman said backstage that she was ‘still in a dream-like state’.
'My career has peaked': Colin Firth had the audience laughing as he picked up his Oscar for best actor
A kiss for the wife: Firth is congratulated by Livia Giuggioli
She joked that the baby she is carrying started kicking during the show when the nominated songs were being sung.
Someone asked her if she would be naming her baby Oscar and she replied that most certainly would not be happening.
Asked how her pregnancy would affect her future movie choices, she said: ’It’s one of the most exciting things of being pregnant. I’m just accepting that I have no idea, it’s accepting what people go through every day.'
The Oscar winners: Best supporting actor Christian Bale, best actress Portman, best supporting actress Leo and best actor Firth It was a big night for British film as Firth took the best actor award for his role in The King's Speech.
Firth was nominated last year for Tom Ford’s film A Single Man but lost to Jeff Bridges.
But now it was Firth’s turn to triumph over his once-again nominated rival. 'I’ve a feeling my career’s just peaked,' he joked.
Firth thanked, 'all the people who have been routing for me back home,' and his wife, 'Livia, for putting up with my fleeting delusions of royalty.'
The cast and crew of The King's Speech, (Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, Producers), celebrates their trophy for Best Picture
The crowd of Oscar nominees and winners watch as Firth gives his thank you speech
Although it was pretty much a given that Firth was going to collect an Oscar for his powerful portrait of King George VI, and that David Seidler would win for best original screenplay, the wins for best director and best film weren’t as assured as people believed.
Seidler dedicated his award to 'all the stutterers around the world,' and thanked 'Her Majesty The Queen for not putting me in the Tower for using the F word.'
Halfway through the ceremony when The Social Network won for best editing, one of the King’s Speech team exclaimed, ’well that’s it, we’ve lost it’.
Group effort: Geoffrey Rush congratulates Tom Hooper as he accepts the Oscar for best achievement in directing
Tom Hooper accepts his Oscar for best director as David Seidler accepts best original screenplay; both for The King's Speech
That’s because the best editing win is often, but clearly, not always, seen as a signal to which film will win best film.
But as the evening wore on Tom Hooper The King’s Speech’s 38-year-old director beat rival David Fincher for best director. He dedicated the prestigious gong to his mother.
It was she, he revealed, who first suggested he make the movie, after watching a script read through of the stage version.
Your honour: Melissa bows to Kirk Douglas as she joins the 94-year-old screen icon onstage
The win surprised many, who had predicted that David Fincher would win for The Social Network.
Later Gareth Unwin, one of the three producers with Iain Canning and Emile Sherman, joked that it was his good luck charm, a Union Jack pocket square, that helped them win.
He admitted he ‘borrowed’ the silk square from a table centre piece at the BAFTA awards in London two weeks ago.
‘It felt lucky so I took it’, Unwin joked.
No hard feelings: Amy Adams congratulates Melissa Leo after The Fighter star won the Oscar for best actress
Shock: Melissa holds her face in horror after realising she has sworn onstage as Kirk Douglas holds her Oscar
The King’s Speech didn’t achieve the sweep that some had hoped, it was up for twelve Oscars, but best picture is a pretty nice trophy to take home.
Helena Bonham Carter missed out on the best supporting actress Oscar as Melissa Leo won for her work on The Fighter.
The actress kept her disappointment in check as she applauded Leo, alongside fellow nominee, 14-year-old Hailee Steinfeld.
Leo's gong was presented to her by 94-year-old screen legend Kirk Douglas, who happily eked out his moment in the spotlight, having never won himself.
'You pinch me?' Leo asked him, not sure if she was dreaming.
Leo, nominated for a second time, had shook as she took to the stage, before accidentally blurting out a swear word, which was removed by editors.
'Oh wow, really truly wow,' she gasped. 'I know there's a lot of real lovely people who've said a lot of nice things to me for several months but I'm just shaking in my boots right now.'
The show: Hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway speak onstage at the Kodak Theatre
Cross dressers: Anne Hathaway and James Franco swap outfits; Franco joked that he had received a text from Charlie Sheen
Also winning for The Fighter was Christian Bale, named best supporting actor.
Bale thanked Dicky Eklund, who he played in the movie, asking the retired fighter to take a bow in the audience.
He also referred to his co-star's slip up, saying: 'I'm not going to drop the F-bomb like she did. I've done that plenty before.'
British singer Florence Welch performs If I Rise from the motion picture 127 Hours, a nominee for best original song
Nominees: Mandy Moore and Gwyneth Paltrow perform tracks nominated for best original song
The Social Network took its first Oscar for best adapted screenplay - handed to Aaron Sorkin for his adaptation of the book The Accidental Billionaire by Ben Mezrich.
The film also picked up an award for best original score, presented to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross by Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.
Inception's Gary A Rizzo & Ed Novick won an Oscar for best sound mixing and the film also won for best sound editing for the work of Richard King. The film took a third for best cinematography, going to Wally Pfister.
The Oscar for best foreign film went to the movie In a Better World, from Denmark, while the Oscar for makeup went to The Wolfman.
Winner for best foreign language Film, Susan Bier accepts her award for her Danish movie In A Better World
The first award, for art direction, was presented by Tom Hanks to Robert Stromberg (production design) and Karen O'Hara (set decoration) for their work on the 3D movie Alice in Wonderland.
Hanks, a double winner himself, also presented the Oscar for costume design to Colleen Atwood, for her work on the Tim Burton directed movie.
The winner for best animated short film was The Lost Thing, while the animated film Oscar was awarded to the considerably bigger budget Toy Story 3.
'I'm a married man': Presenters Russell Brand and Helen Mirren joke around onstage, with Brand implying that Mirren has a crush on him
Presenter Josh Brolin dances with fellow presenter Javier Bardem as they make their way onto stage
Toy Story also won original song for We Belong Together, Music and Lyric by Randy Newman.
Missing out an an award was British graffiti artist Banksy, for his film Exit Through The Gift Shop. Instead the Oscar for best documentary feature went to Inside Job.
The show opened with co-hosts Anne Hathaway and James Franco inserted into a montage scenes from best-picture nominees, built as a series of dream sequences a la Oscar contender Inception.
Hathaway and Franco joked about the criticism over their appointment as hosts.
'You look so lovely and so hip,' Anne told James. 'You look very appealing to a younger demographic as well, ' he replied.
Presenter Steven Speilberg, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Gareth Unwin, producers of The King's Speech
There was also some comic relief from the audience as Franco's grandmother shouted out: 'I just saw Marky Mark.'
She was of course referring to Mark Wahlberg, nominated for an Oscar for his role in The Fighter.
The actor has made every effort to distance himself from his cheesy past as an 80s pop star.
At one stage Franco appeared on stage dressed as Marilyn Monroe.
'I just got a text message from Charlie Sheen,' he remarked, referring to the troubled actor.
One to treasure: Rick Baker, left, and Dave Elsey pose with presenter Cate Blanchett after receiving the Oscar for achievement in makeup for The Wolfman
We've got Oscars! Lora Hirschberg, Ed Novick, Gary A Rizzo and presenters Matthew McConaughey and Scarlett Johansson pose backstage after Hirschberg, Novick and Rizzo win the Oscar for achievement in sound mixing for Inception
A little early to celebrate: Anne Hathaway and James Franco ended their Oscars hosting gig triumphantly
Party time: Anne parties with boyfriend Adam Shulman and The Kings Speech producer Gareth Unwin
I like the feel of this: Anne borrowed an Oscar statuette to take for a spin on the dance floor at the Weinstein party
Having a good time? The actress appeared incredibly animated as she arrived at the Weinstein Oscar party
