Oscar veterans George Clooney and Meryl Streep have each won at different Academy Awards shows over the years, while Brad Pitt and Michelle Williams are both hoping to take home their first trophies tomorrow. But despite their statue scorecards, none of these stars are new to the Oscar game. Take a fun look at this year's nominees back then and now!
Sure, poodle perms, frosted shadows and brick red lipstick might look a little dated now, but they were the winged eyeliner of their day, so we need to give them the beauty props they deserve. Here's a gallery of 20 stars who stood out with their memorable makeup and hairstyles at the Oscars from way back when. Take a closer look at Natalie Wood and co. now.
The Berlin Film Festival has taken over the German capital for the last week. Many of Hollywood's biggest stars headed to Europe to show off their films, including Angelina Jolie with her In the Land of Blood and Honey. Brad Pitt was by her side for a big premiere, but other celebs rolled through without their significant others. Robert Pattinson posed for photos alongside his Bel Ami buddies Christina Ricci and Holliday Grainger. Jake Gyllenhaal, Diane Kruger, Michael Fassbender and Clive Owen are among the other celebrities who attended — click through to see our round-up of all the Berlin pictures!
The 2012 BAFTA Awards were a glamorous affair in London today. Best actress nominee Michelle Williams led the pack in a gorgeous H&M bespoke gown, while Christina Hendricks, who is presenting, chose a one-shoulder black L’Wren Scott. The Help's Viola Davis brought a pop of colour in a pink Valentino and presenter Penelope Cruz followed suit in strapless red Armani Prive. Kristen Wiig, up for best screenplay for Bridesmaids, chose white as did We Need to Talk About Kevin's Tilda Swinton. Jessica Chastain made her latest awards season appearance in a metallic Oscar de la Renta gown and Harry Winston jewels and Meryl Streep went with Vivienne Westwood for the big night. Elsa Pataky covered her baby bump in navy as she posed alongside husband Chris Hemsworth, who is nominated for a rising star honour. Don't miss all the red carpet arrivals at the BAFTAs, including Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Jon Hamm, Michael Fassbender, and more!
London's Royal Opera House was buzzing with stars as the BAFTA Awards kicked off today. Brad Pitt popped up on the UK red carpet after attending the Berlin Film Festival premiere of In the Land of Blood and Honey with Angelina Jolie last night. He's up for best actor, as is his pal George Clooney, who mingled with Colin Firth and his wife Livia Giuggioli on their way into the show. Presenter Penélope Cruz got glamorous in red while nominees Michelle Williams, Jessica Chastain, Viola Davis and Meryl Streep followed suit in gorgeous gowns. Michael Fassbender was back in front of the cameras following a win at yesterday's Irish Film and Television Awards in Dublin. Other guys to suit up for the event included Jon Hamm, Jonah Hill, Gary Oldman and Jean Dujardin. Chris Hemsworth, who is up for the rising star award, also went with black tie and posed alongside his pregnant wife Elsa Pataky.
Brad, who wore a coat by Dolce & Gabbana over his tuxedo, didn't end up taking home BAFTA gold, since The Artist's Jean Dujardin was declared best actor. Meryl Streep added to her trophy collection with a best actress accolade for The Iron Lady. Octavia Spencer from The Help won best supporting actress, and the corresponding male honour went to Christopher Plummer for Beginners. The Artist also won best picture and best director. Whether they won or lost, many celebs were in a happy mood following the show. Meryl, Octavia, Chris, Elsa and more went to the official after party, and the Weinstein Company hosted another of their famous bashes.
The Beverly Hilton was host to many of this year's Oscar nominees at a luncheon thrown by the Academy in LA today. Brad Pitt started his morning with an appearance on CBS before meeting up with pal George Clooney and Moneyball co-star Jonah Hill for the afternoon. Best actress nominee Michelle Williams wore a quirky Victoria Beckham dress for the occasion, though she admitted she's still on the hunt for an Oscars red carpet gown, while Viola Davis stepped out in hot pink. Bridesmaids' Melissa McCarthy posed in front of a golden Oscar statue, as did Rooney Mara, who wore simple black and white and talked about the racy piercings she got for her The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo character. Octavia Spencer, Jean Dujardin, Meryl Streep and others came out to be honoured and chat about being recognised by the Academy. Check out the best quotes from the Oscars luncheon to see what Brad, George, Michelle and others had to say.
Some of Australia’s brightest and most talented actors honoured Hollywood stars at the first annual Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) International Awards on Friday night. AACTA president and 2012 Australian of the Year Geoffrey Rush hosted the night at Soho House in West Hollywood, while Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe were among the presenters. Meryl Streep was on hand to pick up the AACTA International Award for best actress for The Iron Lady, while The Artist’s director, Michel Hazanavicius, and stars Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo were present for their film’s big wins — you can find all the winners here. Many of our expats walked the red carpet, including Joel Edgerton, Liam Hemsworth, Phoebe Tonkin and Jessica McNamee. On Tuesday night local stars will gather and be honoured when the AACTA Awards are held at the Sydney Opera House.
The 2012 Oscar nominations were announced by Jennifer Lawrence in LA this morning! Michelle Williams, Brad Pitt, Viola Davis, Jonah Hill and Melissa McCarthy were just a few of the lucky stars to be named, and they shared their excitement after finding out the big news. Click through to see how all the nominees reacted, including Brad's plan for a pancake breakfast and Jessica Chastain's front row surprise.
Michelle Williams clutched her best actress in a comedy or musical Golden Globe for My Week With Marilyn en route to the Weinstein Company's after party last night. She posed on the carpet withouth her best friend and date, Busy Philipps. The girls met up inside, though, and Busy later tweeted her happiness for Michelle. Busy wrote, "That was genuinely one of the most fun nights ever. So incredibly proud of my best friend!" Harvey Weinstein got shout-outs in mutiple acceptance speeches last night, being alternatively referred to as "the punisher," or in a memorable quip from Meryl Streep, as "God." Meryl was another winner who turned out for the company's event. She took home the best actress in a drama honour for The Iron Lady.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who's a close friend of Harvey's, caught up with his wife, Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman. Jason Statham, Rosie's boyfriend, was also there to share champagne with guys like Rob Lowe, Alexander Skarsgård, and Gerard Butler. Lots of stars and friends-of-the-famous rolled through the bash, including Cameron Diaz (modelling her new 'do), Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, and a Beverly Hills housewife. Nominees like Octavia Spencer, Downton Abbey's Elizabeth McGovern and winner Kelsey Grammer also stopped by — click through to see all the pictures!
Hollywood's finest continued the award season fun at the annual BAFTA Tea Party at the Four Seasons in LA on Saturday. Michelle Williams, who wore a dress by Victoria Beckham, stopped for photos as she arrived, as did Evan Rachel Wood, Chloë Moretz and Shailene Woodley. Leonardo DiCaprio chatted with Meryl Streep inside the event while Charlize Theron, in Stella McCartney, posed alongside Octavia Spencer. The excitement will continue at today's Golden Globes — we can't wait to see the stars hit the red carpet and take the stage, including presenters Jessica Alba, Emily Blunt, Nicole Kidman and Channing Tatum. Be sure to fill out your Golden Globes ballot to keep track of all your predictions!
