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Who saw this one coming? I’m blue over Avatar’s big loss (Ben Stiller stole my idea…teehee)….The Hurt Locker swept last night’s Academy Award show with 6 wins over Avatar’s 3. The big shock is that the exes’ (Bigelow vs Cameron) were going in with 9 nods each and Hurt Locker took the biggies of the night (Best Director and Best Picture). Could it be the academy’s way of saying “listen James…we know this is the biggest selling movie of all time, that’s enough of a reward for you…time to give shine to your ex who managed to pull off a deeply moving film on a few pennies…”…seems to be the case.
How else can one explain Sandra Bullock beating out Meryl Streep? Much like Julia Roberts…the rom com actress proved her acting chops and the Academy wanted to salute her over tried and true ‘touched’ actresses like Meryl (who will no doubt be nominated several more times before her career is through).
That said….congratulations to all the winners….and fashion winners too! Loved Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep was divine in white and the ageless Demi Moore in her rust number? Stunner! Kate Winslet was perfection from head to toe.
And kudos to a dry and hilarious co-hosting gig by Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin….loved the humour they brought to the show. Fave moment? Ben Stiller rambling about putting his tail and hair into a dragon….too funny.
Check out CityNews at 6pm tonight for my full story and Oscar Wrap (from hair nightmares, to fashion faux pas and the biggest Oscar Snubs…)….and don’t forget to watch Molly and Jason get hitched tonight! We will have your full wrap on all of that tomorrow on BT!
P.S. A big shout out to the fabulous new friends and fans I met in London over the weekend…you made my stay there so enjoyable and you were such a warm crowd…thank-you for your love and support! See you in the morning,
Dina