Hosts Steve Martin & Alec Baldwin
Sure, some of their schtick was pretty silly—case in point, on the right—but the pair did a fine job keeping the show from going four hours five hours long.
Best Actor & Actress Nominees
In a setup reminiscent of a 1950s variety show, the nominees were allowed to stand awkwardly in front of their friends, family and billion viewers so we knew who they were. In case you'd just tuned in by accident.
Neil Patrick Harris
The host of the most shows—Tonys, Emmys, probably something on cable access—opened the event with a song.
The John Hughes Tribute
Jon Cryer, Anthony Michael Hall, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Macauley Culkin and Matthew Broderick came out to pay their respects to the much-loved writer and director, who died this past summer.
Taylor Lautner & Kristen Stewart
These two are the only reason why you watched, huh?
Zac Efron & Anna Kendrick
OK, then these two are the only reason you watched, right?
George Clooney
Was the Foxy actor just joking around with his sour looks or really put out? You make the call!
Tina Fey & Robert Downey Jr.
These two should take their show on the road, or possibly just host the dang thing next year. Hilarious.
Gerard Butler & Bradley Cooper
Who ordered the double side of beefcake?
Zoe Saldana & Carey Mulligan
The two breakout stars presented a multitude of trophies.
Ben Stiller
What's more daring than facing down an attack party of Na'vi on flying lizards? Joking about the biggest box-office hit ever in front of the man who directed it. Nice, Stiller.
Oprah Winfrey
The talk-show titan came out to honor Precious nominee Gabourey Sidibe, and nobody does that better.
Dance Sequence
This isn't the Tonys, people.
Matt Damon
The Invictus actor didn't take home a trophy, but he still looked like a winner to us.
Demi Moore
The actress looked totally gorgeous as she introduced the somber "In Memoriam" sequence.
Sandy Powell
After reminding everyone that she'd already won two awards prior to this one, she caught herself and praised others who hadn't been as fortunate.
Jake Gyllenhaal & Rachel McAdams
Whatever these two were presenting, we'll have some.
Who took home an Oscar? Find out in our Winners gallery!