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06:20 GMT, Monday, 23 February 2009

In pictures: Oscar red carpet

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Oscar winner Kate Winslet opted for a two-tone Yves Saint Laurent by Stefano Pilati dress. Her husband, director Sam Mendes, accompanied her to the ceremony.

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Penelope Cruz took the prize for best supporting actress. She sparkled on the red carpet in a ruched white couture embellished with stones.

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Best actress nominee Angelina Jolie added a spot of colour to her black gown with green drop earrings. She turned up with the ultimate accessory - boyfriend Brad Pitt.

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Singer and actress Miley Cyrus was one of the first celebrities to arrive on the red carpet. She said the gown she chose was the first one she tried on.

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High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens chose a Marchesa dress for the ceremony. The fish-tail hem was added on for her later by the designer.

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Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto wore a beaded John Galliano dress with one bejewelled lace sleeve. The British film scooped the evening's top award, best picture.

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Taraji P Henson lost out in the best supporting actress category. But she wowed red carpet spectators with her diamond flower necklace and a cream strapless dress with train by Roberto Cavalli.

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Singer Alicia Keys stood out on the red carpet in a bright purple gown. She turned up to present an award.

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Actress Melissa Leo received a nomination for best actress for her role in Frozen River. She chose a copper chiffon gown, with ruching and beading, by Badgley Mischka.

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Sarah Jessica Parker, known for making fashion statements, wore a light green strapless gown by Dior Couture with gold waves decorating the bodice.

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Best actor nominee Mickey Rourke chose a white suit for the ceremony with a picture of his recently-deceased dog, Loki, around his neck.

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Viola Davis, a supporting actress nominee for Doubt, donned a gold lame dress with a plunging v-neck for the ceremony.

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