• ** EMBARGOED AT THE REQUEST OF THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS & SCIENCES FOR USE UPON CONCLUSION OF THE ACADEMY AWARDS TELECAST ** Oscar statues are seen backstage during the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
    ** EMBARGOED AT THE REQUEST OF THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS & SCIENCES FOR USE UPON CONCLUSION OF THE ACADEMY AWARDS TELECAST ** Oscar statues are seen backstage during the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
  • Sacha Baron Cohen, right, and guest arrive on the red carpet for the 84th Academy Awards. AP Photo/Chris Carlson
    Sacha Baron Cohen, right, and guest arrive on the red carpet for the 84th Academy Awards. AP Photo/Chris Carlson
  • Jean Dujardin holds Uggie after accepting the Oscar for best picture for “The Artistâ€� at the 84th Academy Awards in the Hollywood, Los Angeles. AP Photo/Chris Carlson
    Jean Dujardin holds Uggie after accepting the Oscar for best picture for “The Artist� at the 84th Academy Awards in the Hollywood, Los Angeles. AP Photo/Chris Carlson
  • Kelly Osbourne arrives at the 20th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood Park. AFP Patrick T. Fallon
    Kelly Osbourne arrives at the 20th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in West Hollywood Park. AFP Patrick T. Fallon
  • Chris Rock is seen backstage at the 84th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood . AP Photo/Chris Carlson
    Chris Rock is seen backstage at the 84th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre, Hollywood . AP Photo/Chris Carlson
  • Actor Billy Crystal hosts the 84th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. AFP Photo / Robyn Beak
    Actor Billy Crystal hosts the 84th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. AFP Photo / Robyn Beak
  • Kermit the frog and Miss Piggy onstage the ceremony of the 84th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. AFP Photo/ Robyn Beck
    Kermit the frog and Miss Piggy onstage the ceremony of the 84th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. AFP Photo/ Robyn Beck
  • Actor Brad Pitt and his partner actress Angelina Jolie walk the red carpet at the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. Reuters/Lucas Jackson
    Actor Brad Pitt and his partner actress Angelina Jolie walk the red carpet at the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. Reuters/Lucas Jackson
  • Actor George Clooney and Stacey Kiebler arrive on the red carpet for the 84th annual Academy Awards. EPA/Paul Buck
    Actor George Clooney and Stacey Kiebler arrive on the red carpet for the 84th annual Academy Awards. EPA/Paul Buck
  • Robert Downey Jr and Gwyneth Paltrow are seen backstage at the 84th Academy Awards. AP Photo/Chris Carlson
    Robert Downey Jr and Gwyneth Paltrow are seen backstage at the 84th Academy Awards. AP Photo/Chris Carlson
  • Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell present an award during the 84th Academy Awards. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
    Zach Galifianakis and Will Ferrell present an award during the 84th Academy Awards. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
  • Presenters Cameron Diaz (R) and Jennifer Lopez stand on stage as they present awards at the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. Reuters / Gary Hershorn
    Presenters Cameron Diaz (R) and Jennifer Lopez stand on stage as they present awards at the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood, California. Reuters / Gary Hershorn
  • An image of Whitney Houston is seen during a memorial section of the 84th Academy Awards ceremony. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
    An image of Whitney Houston is seen during a memorial section of the 84th Academy Awards ceremony. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

In pictures: Oscars 2012, red carpet and backstage

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