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Best Picture

Slumdog Millionaire, starring Dev Patel and Freida Pinto, directed by Danny Boyle.

Best Actor

Sean Penn, Milk

Best Actress

Kate Winslet, The Reader

Best Actor in a Supporting Role

Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Smiling Beauty

After several rounds of chemotherapy last year, Robin Roberts looked gorgeous as she co-hosted the pre-Oscars show on ABC.

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Gotta Love the Slumdog Kids!

One of the best moments of the red-carpet coverage was when the kids from Slumdog Millionaire were interviewed by Lisa Rinna.

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A Song and Dance Number

Beyoncé performed an ode to the return of musicals with host Hugh Jackman and the stars of High School Musical and Mamma Mia!

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No Blackface Oscar

Robert Downey Jr. didn't win for his supporting role. And Cuba Gooding Jr., in a mocking of Downey Jr.'s character in Tropic Thunder, asked if he was "out of his mind," for playing a black man

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"I'll Be Seeing You…"

Looking beautful in a deep blue gown, Queen Latifah sang a tribute to movie stars who died in 2008.

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Still Winners in Our Book

Although neither won for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson looked absolutely stunning.

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