Hollywood, Calif. — A look at the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony from backstage at the Kodak Theatre.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway take the stage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Nominees and their plus ones sit front and center at the show.

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Hollywood, Calif. — "Country Strong" star Gwyneth Paltrow with friends backstage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Oscar producers Don Mischer, left, and Bruce Cohen walk and talk.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Host and nominee James Franco pauses for a picture with Oscar producer Bruce Cohen.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Actress Halle Berry on the move.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Presenter Robert Downey Jr. checks his notes.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Supporting actress winner Melissa Leo in the spotlight.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Melissa Leo shares a moment with Kirk Douglas onstage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Melissa Leo takes the winners' walk backstage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Jennifer Hudson watches the ceremony on television.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Jake Gyllenhaal stops for a snapshot with Robert Downey Jr.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Lead actress winner Natalie Portman walks hand in hand with fiance Benjamin Millipied.

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Hollywood, Calif. — "Arthur" stars Russell Brand and Helen Mirren share a moment backstage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Audrey Marrs and Charles Ferguson win for documentary for "Inside Job."

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Hollywood, Calif. — Josh Brolin and Javier Bardem, who starred together in "No Country for Old Men," present onstage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Aaron Sorkin wins the Oscar for adapted screenplay for "The Social Network."

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Hollywood, Calif. — "King's Speech" writer David Seidler wins the award for original screenplay.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Susanne Bier wins for foreign language film for "In a Better World."

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Hollywood, Calif. — Christian Bale accepts the supporting actor award for "The Fighter."

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Hollywood, Calif. — Reese Witherspoon and Christian Bale backstage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross accept the award for original score for their work on "The Social Network."

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Hollywood, Calif. — Rick Baker, left, and Dave Elsey win an Oscar for achievement in makeup.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Supporting actress nominee Amy Adams.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Presenter Cate Blanchett of "Robin Hood" gives Rick Baker and Dave Elsey their Oscar for achievement in makeup.

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Hollywood, Calif. — "Casino Jack's" Kevin Spacey introduces "Tangled" stars Zachary Levi and Mandy Moore.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Mandy Moore, the voice of Rapunzel in "Tangled."

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Hollywood, Calif. — Presenter and media magnate Oprah Winfrey backstage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — "The Social Network's" Justin Timberlake backstage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman backstage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — The 2006 lead actress Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon and this year's winner for actor in a supporting role Christian Bale backstage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Lead actress nominee Annette Bening backstage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Hilary Swank watches from the back.

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Hollywood, Calif. — "The King's Speech" director Tom Hooper and writer David Seidler celebrate their big wins.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Natalie Portman pauses before heading to the stage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Natalie Portman wins for lead actress for her role in "Black Swan."

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Hollywood, Calif. — Colin Firth heads to the stage.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Colin Firth wins lead actor for his role in "The King's Speech."

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Hollywood, Calif. — Hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway share an embrace.

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Hollywood, Calif. — Statuettes backstage at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards.

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