Well by now you have probably heard about all the big winners from last night. “Slumdog Millionaire” swept the evening with 8 wins, including Best Picture and Best Director. Then there was Penelope Cruz who won Best Actress and Sean Penn won best actor. One of the most touching moments of the night was when Heath Ledger won for Best Supporting Actor and his award was accepted by his family on behalf of his daughter, Matilda. Oh did the speech and watching the family up there, not just make you want to bawl your eyes out? Best Supporting Actress went to the very lovely, Kate Winslet. Now with that all being said and done let’s talk about the fun stuff at the very stuffy and oh so long event that took place at the Kodak theatre in Los Angeles.

First off, it is no wonder that Hugh Jackman was voted sexiest man alive by People Magazine! I thought he did a great job, but honestly he could have stood there for 4 hours and not said anything and I would feel the same way. His opening number, which was his version of a downsized number due to cut backs and the economy, was hysterical.  I must say I never knew what a great singer Hugh was and that Anne Hathaway could belt it like she did?

Beyonce stole the show with her number with Hugh Jackman. The woman is an amazing performer and the musical performance they did together was great. Beyonce is just captivating and when you watch her you just can’t take your eyes off her. I have to say though, that the funniest part of the evening, was the spoof of the Joaquin Phoenix debacle on David Letterman that Ben Stiller and Natalie Portman portrayed as they presented the nominees for cinematography. What is it about Joaquin Phoenix that I just can’t get enough of? And for all those waiting to see what happened when Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston crossed paths for the first time, you will be happy to know the world did not come to an end. Jennifer Aniston presented Best Animated Film with funny man Jack Black, right in front of Brad and Angelina. IT’s seems that everyone was all smiles throughout the evening. Angie and Brad smiled while Jen was onstage and in turn Jennifer clapped when Angelina was introduced for Best Actress and Brad for Best actor. The two couples were also seated just 12 seats away from each other during the show. IT was nice to have a drama free event.  All in all, although a bit on the LONG side the show was a success.