Nominees munched on an entree of sea bass, Steven Spielberg meddled with the flower arrangements and Tom Sherak has a great line in quips. These are things we learned from the LA Times's report on the 2013 Oscar nominees lunch. Now see photographic evidence
Oscar hopefuls gather for the 85th Academy Awards nominees luncheonPhotograph: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesJennifer Lawrence is nominated for her role in Silver Linings PlaybookPhotograph: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty ImagesHere's co-stars Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro, both also in the runningPhotograph: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesJessica Chastain is frontrunner for best actress for her role in Zero Dark ThirtyPhotograph: Mario Anzuoni/ReutersWhile Christoph Waltz hopes to capitalise on his supporting actor Golden Globe win Photograph: Rex FeaturesBeasts of the Southern Wild director Benh Zeitlin and young star Quvenzhane Wallis pose outside the Beverly Hilton HotelPhotograph: Kevork Djansezian/Getty ImagesDenzel Washington is up for best actor for his role in FlightPhotograph: Mario Anzuoni/ReutersLife of Pi director Ang Lee and star Suraj SharmaPhotograph: Michael Nelson/EPAAnne Hathaway, nominated for best actress in a supporting role, and Hugh Jackman, nominated for best actor in a leading role, both for Les Miserables, pose with director Tom HooperPhotograph: John Shearer/Invision/APAmy Adams, nominated for best supporting actress for her role in The MasterPhotograph: Mario Anzuoni/ReutersShe's up against Silver Linings Playbook's Jacki WeaverPhotograph: Chris Pizzello/APJoaquin Phoenix, nominated for best actor for his role in The MasterPhotograph: Mario Anzuoni/ReutersTommy Lee Jones, nominated for best supporting actor for his role in LincolnPhotograph: Mario Anzuoni/ReutersProducer Harvey Weinstein with Naomi Watts, nominated for best actress in a leading role for The ImpossiblePhotograph: John Shearer/AP