February 27, 2012

Oscars 2012: the road to the parties – in pictures

In Los Angeles, the night is still young and the parties are just kicking off. But for those of you just having breakfast, here's a catch up on the 84th Academy Awards

Oscars: misc: Billy Crystal — Billy Crystal pauses for a picture showing nine fingers for the number of times he's hosted the show Photograph: Chris Carlson/AP

Oscars: misc: 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals — Wim Wenders has never hosted – this is just an impression of Max Von Sydow in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Photograph: Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Oscars: misc: George Clooney shakes hands with fans — George Clooney moves to shake hands with fans – but, you'll notice, doesn't actually make contact Photograph: Michael Buckner/Getty Images

Oscars: misc: 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals — Tony Bennett and a guest arrive for the ceremony. Later, Tony will sing Photograph: Michael Buckner/Getty Images

Oscars: misc: Elton John — On the other side of the street, Elton John attends the 20th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy awards viewing party Photograph: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for EJAF

Oscars 2012: 2: 20thElton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party - Inside — As do David Furnish and Whoopi Goldberg Photograph: Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage

Oscars: misc: 84th Annual Academy Awards - Show — The ceremony is underway: Octavia Spencer accepts the best supporting actress award Photograph: Mark Davis/WireImage

Oscars: misc: Bret McKenzie — Backstage, Bret McKenzie is unceremoniously handed his Oscar for best original song for 'Man or Muppet' Photograph: Chris Pizzello/AP

Oscars: misc: Penelope Cruz, Owen Wilson — Penelope Cruz and Owen Wilson walk offstage after presenting an award Photograph: Chris Carlson/AP

Oscars: misc: Meryl Streep, Colin Firth, Uggie — Meryl Streep, Colin Firth and Uggie watch proceedings from the wings Photograph: Chris Carlson/AP

Oscars: misc: Jean Dujardin — Later, Uggie will be embraced Photograph: Chris Carlson/AP

Oscars: misc: Jean Dujardin Uggie — And fed Photograph: Chris Carlson/AP

Oscars: misc: Michel Hazanavicius, Bernice Bejo — More clinches: The Artist director Michel Hazanavicius kisses his wife, and star, Berenice Bejo Photograph: Joel Ryan/AP

Oscars: misc: Meryl Streep, Jean Dujardin — No snogs, but big smiles … best actress Meryl Streep and best actor Jean Dujardin pose with their awards Photograph: Joel Ryan/AP

Oscars: misc: Max von Sydow, Catherine Brelet — Max von Sydow and Catherine Brelet hold on tight Photograph: Chris Pizzello/AP

Oscars: misc: Comedian Chase cleans his glasses — Off to the (Vanity Fair) party now. Chevy Chase cleans his glasses as Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley relax in front of a huge bush Photograph: DANNY MOLOSHOK/REUTERS

Oscars 2012: 2: 84th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals — Gary Oldman and Alexandra Edenborough head out into the night Photograph: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

Oscars: misc: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes arrive at the Vanity Fair party — Different couple, same shrubbery: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes arrive Photograph: DANNY MOLOSHOK/REUTERS

Oscars 2012: 2: 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter - Arrivals — Here's Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann Photograph: John Shearer/WireImage

Oscars 2012: 2: 2012 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter - Arrivals — David and Victoria Beckham pitch up too. Victoria knows how to personalise her backdrop Photograph: John Shearer/WireImage

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