but it was not jean dujardin. >> we both were wrong, yes. >> jean dujardin. >> jean dujardin.g that name. >> say it three times fast. >> jean dujardin. jean dujardin. >> jean dujardin. jean of the garden. >> he really was the most excitable. he gave the most enthusiastic acceptance speech. but we were both wrong. we picked george clooney of "the descendants" to win. everyone loves george. he was kind of the sentimental favorite going in, but he did not win at all last night. but i'm sure he's with stacey keibler. he's still having a good night. so it's all right. lastly in the actress category you -- >> yes. i picked "the iron lady" and meryl streep. >> you nailed it. >> so i'm up 2 what now? >> you're up 2 to zip to me. and this is an incredible stat on meryl here, she's been nominated 17 times. the most nominated actor or actress ever in the history of the oscars. but she hasn't won since "sophie's choice" back in the early '80s. all these years -- >> that's unbelievable. >> it really is. she's long overdue. it really was her moment. she gave a great speech and also had a te

mostly and white and silent earned a best director award as well as best actor for jean dujardins.eryl streep took home best actress for her portrayal of margaret thatcher. the first time she has won in 20 years. i can hear half of america going no! come on. why her again? r. whateve >> oscar drama began in hollywood well before the academy awards started when sasha baron cohen dumped what he called kim jong il ashes on ryan seacrest. and there were memorable and historic moments as well. 82-year-old christopher plummer became the oldest best supporting actor winner in history. and as many anticipated "the help's" octavia spencer won best supporting ak actress. at a loss to entertain boasted stunts from circ-du-soille. a musical interlude from will fairly. relief from robert downey, jr. re the nominees. "hugo" was a big winner last night. win in big categories took home five oscars. >> 4:50. call it a fashion no-no for j. lo. >> she presented awards. hether she questions w had a wardrobe malfunction with her plunging neckline. did she reveal too much? backstage they were congratula

." >> "the artist" won best picture and best actor for jean dujardin. >> merci! >> he is the first frenchman to win an acting oscar. "the artist" took the top prize. best supporting actor christopher plummer is the oldest actor to win an o scar. >> or have you been all my life -- where have you been all my life? >> meryl streep won. >> when they called my name i have this feeling i could hear half of america going, oh, no! >> best supporting actress went to octavia spencer. >> i'm wrapping up. >> another highlight was billy crystal. >> nothing to take the sting liked presenting millionaires with golden statues. >> you have to love billy crystal. 34 degrees on tv hill. husband and father from baltimore is killed overseas. >> a firefighter is injured. >> it is dry in chilly this morning. we have some rain in the seven- day forecast. >> we have an accident i >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today. >> good morning, everybody. welcome back to 11 news today. i'm stan stovall. >> and i'm mindy basara. thank you for joining us this morning. we're st

the black and white and mostly silent film earned the director an oscar was well as jean dujardin for best actor. m merci beaucoup, i love u >> reporter: meryl streep took home best actress the first time she has won in 29 years. >> i could hear half of america going oh no her, again, you know but whatever. >> reporter: oscar drama began in hollywood before the awards started when sasha baron cone in character as the dictator

but jean dujardin has been winning and same goes for the artist. it's looking like the artist is going to win best picture. it has the best odds in vegas. it's won most of the awards in the season. it has the weinstein company behind it and they have been campaigning like crazy and are politics vived in the oscar race. and a lot of people are hoping a silent film will win again because that hasn't happened since the 1920s. billy crystal back to host the show for the ninth time. he has taken about eight years off from doing that. and he is going to play it safe and traditional. it's kind of looking like it's predictable, lack luster year. i'm sure we will see a lot of fashionable celebrities walking down the carpet later today. >>> of course right now because it's about a little after 4:00 in the morning where you are and we appreciate you getting up that early. is there -- when do things normally get started? how long does it take to get prepared for the big night, what we actually see on tv? >> right, they have so many preshows and then you have t

jean dujardin will be here. he really is dreamy. he really did not care. >> you were very smart. he sayed in the same hotel where the party is. all you had to do is go straight up? >> all i had to do is go straight up. but it was so funny because i thought i would be going to bed and everything would end. no, the party raged on. and all i -- i could hear when celebrities were leaving by the crowds chanting their names. >> tell me one good celebrity story. >> i loved cameron diaz. she looked really like a golden statue. she was wearing a bright gown. this gorgeous colored gown with the back, and her hair was like really fun. you know, i just loved all of it. it was really spectacular. >> what did you think of angelina jolie's dress? with the leg? >> can we do the pose? >> well, here's the moment -- can you do the pose? >> no, no, i'm backstage interviewing winners at the moment she takes the stage. i don't hear anything. i hear people going ooh, aww. i don't know what happened. i really didn't. we wrap the show. we go to our meeting.

its star, jean dujardin of france captured the best actor prize.ench] >> the best actress trophy went to meryl streep who embodied margaret thatcher in "iron lady." called my name i could hear half of america saying oh, come on, why her again? but, you know, whatever. >> christopher plummer made history winning best supporting actor. old, he's the oldest actor ever to win an academy award. >> i love you. thank you. i'm sorry. >> it was certainly an emotional night for octavia spencer and awardees. but now that everything has been e to tear is tim everything down. fabulous as always. it appears that oscar presenter jennifer lopez may have had a wardrobe malfunction. >> there were questions about whether she had a wardrobe malfunction with her plunging revealing too much. >> she was congratulated for a "very sexy presentation." >> ryan seacrest not happy about being the victim of a stunned pulled by sacha baron cohen. he dressed in the dress of his upcoming movie "the dictator." to have an urn filled well the ashes of kim jong il and spilled it all o

jean dujardin won the war effort top acting. for a full list of winners, visit our website, wbaltv.com. look in the hot topics section. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. do you think a silent film should win best picture at the oscars? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to watercooler@wbaltv.com. >> there are some benefits to higher gas prices. there are a few upsize to the pain at the pump -- are a few upsides. on the flip side, if you want a more fuel efficient car, get one now. more gift card consensus from the tourism industry. cash mobs -- organizers tweet ba meeting place and they go to the local business with the ringing up atnging least $20 in sales. $20? get out!" free pancake day at ihop. jane king has the bloomberg business report. >> good morning. the ipa another sign that the ipad 3 may be coming soon. best buy now offering $50 off ipad 2 models. that is a rare move. online shopping expected to grow stronger. we spent more than $200 billion

it's star, french actor jean dujardin, beat out george clooney and brad pitt to be named best actor..: i thought i was so old and jaded, but they call your name you just go into sort of, i don't know, a white light. and it was just thrillingthis is the third oscar win for meryl.she's been nominated for 17 academy awards during her career.a newcomer also won big.octavia spencer was named best supporting actress for her roleeas southern maid in "the help.after winning her statue, she told reporters that she hopes this inspires more aspiring actresses of color. octavia says: i just think yourself and you have to work very hard. you can nnver think that you're the best hing sinceesliced bread christopher plummer... att82 years old.. became the oldest actor to take home an academy pward. the biggest áloserá of thh night might have been the oscar telecast itself. critics hhve panned the show.... even comparing it to a cruise ship performance. i'm candace dold and hat's pour lowdown. 3 a... beautiful monday.../ and... a... great start... to the work week. week.we're almost through wwth febru

they went with jean dujardin. it says we love this movie too.e to you also harvey and to how you're able to make people see things that maybe they would not see. i really do mean that. >> i appreciate that. i have to tell you that when this -- george clooney is probably the best -- one of the best actors we have and certainly i think the best person we have to represent our industry. >> yes. >> every time there's a crisis, you know, he's there, be it haiti, be it 9/11. there is nobody more socially conscientious than george. i mean, i'm sure if they -- maybe jean won by two votes. i have to think that was one of the more closer -- closest things. george clooney is a life force for this industry. he's the class of the field. >> i know one thing, if i was an actor and i had a movie, i would want you on my side. i'm telling you. >> charlie, thank you, that's nice. >> if you're thinking about making a movie, charlie, let me know. >> i second that emotion. thank you, harvey. again, congratulations, harvey. you got to feel great today. >> thank you, g

the artist brought jean tkaoupbl tkaoupbl the oscar -- jean dujardin the oscar for best actor. i love your country. merci beaucoup, i love you. >> the biggest surprise may have been in the best actress category which went to meryl streep for her role as margaret thatcher in the iron lady. >> when they called my name i had the feeling, i could hear half of america going oh no, her, again, you know but whatever. >>> that was humble. her third win streep has been nominated 17 times she hasn't won since sophie's choice in 1983. you are looking at one of the other big winners best supporting actor christopher plumber who played a gay man coming out late in life in beginners and octavia spencer looking gorgeous who won best supporting actress for her role in the help. >> a leg, debate over possible wardrobe animal and ashes. angelina jolie's decision to flash a little leg as she presented had the twitter sphere buzzing someone started an account on behalf of her leg with tweets like: like i'm everywhere now. everyone is debating whether jennifer lopez's revealing gown was too reveali

besides best picture the artist won for best director and best actor for jean dujardin he's the firstfrench actor to get the honor. >> i love your country. [ laughing ] >> merci, i love you! >> thank you very much i can translate that part. the biggest surprise of the night may have been in the best actress category which went to meryl streep. streep has been nominated 17 times but hasn't won since sophie's choice in 1983. octavia spencer was shocked when she won best supporting actress for her role in the help. christopher plumber took home the best actor award. >>> the academy of friends gala always had the glitter of oscar night benefit for aids and hiv organizations attendees were pleased to see a local oscar winner for best animated feature. >> at money from ticket sales, silent auction and ravel will go to the beneficiaries -- and raffle will go to the beneficiaries. the event is paid for. >> robin roberts interviewed last night's winners, moments, fashion hits and misses she will have them. gma is after our newscast at 7 a.m.. >>> can't wait. the more the better. >> know. i was

and we create the best scene with the best actor with the best picture and "the artist's" jean dujardind don't forget about the jaw-dropping daring to bear all fashions or the dictator's dust-up on the red carpet. raise your glass, everybody. it's "gma's" oscar afterparty. ♪ [ applause ] ♪ >>> good morning, america! we're coming back to you live from the majestic el capitan, right across the street from where the oscars took place last night. we have been up all night long, with all this excitement. george, i'm sure you were, too. >> absolutely, robin. we are raising a big glass. but we watched in bed last night. every single minute you looked fabulous. this show was great. >> oh, thank you. we had just a fabulous time out there on the red carpet. my thanks to marc bouwer, he was the one who designed that gown. i just -- cinderella at the ball. that's what i kept saying and it struck midnight and it was all over. i had great company with me, george. i wish you were here as well. lara spencer, were you killing on the red carpet. >> george, i heard time and time again from major celebriti

jean dujardin, victor wooten, and the greatest band in late night, the roots! we'll see you next week. bye-bye! [ cheers and applause ] ♪ ♪

"the artist" nabbed several oscars including best actor for jean dujardin and big -- best picture. there were memorable moments, both funny and touching. hours later octavia spencer said she was still stunned she won best supporting actress. 82-year-old christopher plummer relished in his win. >> it reminds people that you still have a pulse. >> reporter: also proving that he's still got it, billy crystal. >> christopher plummer is 82. he may be walking up on stage because apparently he wanders off. >> reporter: the biggest surprise of the night, meryl streep. >> meryl streep, "the iron lady." >> reporter: a clearly shocked meryl streep won her third oscar, an award she said pales next to her true reward. >> it's the people. it's the people you work with and how much fun. it's really fun to make movies. >> reporter: another big winner sole soa. the academy awards garnished social media mentions up 300% from last year. diane alvear abc2 news slog -- los angeles. >> the ratings were up. the oscars may have helped with the return of long time host billy crystal. >>> all right. a confr

the artist took five oscars including one for its director aç for jeae first frenchman to -- jean dujardinthe first frenchman to win best actor. >> meryl streep. >> reporter: she seemed surprised when she won for the first time in 29 years best actress award for her work in the iron lady. >> it is really the people that i've worked with who gave me the award. and how much fun you have making movies very secrety, it is really fun making movies. >> reporter: as expected christopher plummer won a supporting actor oscar for the beginners. octavia spencer received a standing ovation after winning the supporting actress honor. >> you don't take it lightly it will make me work that much harder. >> we are here at the beautiful chapter 11 theater. >> reporter: billy crystal emceed for the first time in eight years. from cirque de soleil to comic relief from stars like robert downey, jr.. >> here the not knees for best documentary -- nominees for best documentary. >> reporter: critics have not kind one called it a borefest. the ultimate decider will be the ratings. >> and the oscar guess to -- >> ye

the best male lead for actor jean dujardin. + best picture and best director. director michel hazanavicius looked overwhelmed. >> i want to say hi to my kids. is 6:00 in the morning in paris. you should go to bed. >> "the artist" recalls the golden age, a silent movie star being pushed aside by the emergence bytalkies. "the artist" has not done well commercially. the producers hope the oscars will generate interest in the film. meryl streep on the other hand is already a household name. she collected her third oscar for best female lead. >> when they called my name, i had this feeling i could hear half of america goof"oh, no. oh, come on, why? her? again." but, you know, whatever. >> for her portrayal of -- herbert trail of british prime minister margaret thatcher is as strong as the iron lady herself. >> i have done battle every single day of my life. >> in a first for iran, the award for best foreign-language film went to "a separation." in his speech, the director dedicated his work to the iranian people. >> i have seen the "the artist " twice already. we as

oscar goes to the artist. [ cheers ] >> the artist won for best picture and best director, also jean dujardin became the first frenchman to win an acting oscar. for the first time since 1982 meryl streep also won for best actress for the iron lady. supporting actor to christopher plummer and supportingage trees octavia spencer in the help. also making waves at the oscars sacha baron cohen showed up dressed as the dictator and brought an urn featuring the image of former north korean dictator kim jong il on it and then spilled the fake ashes all over host ryan seacrest and a large portion of the red carpet. >> and good for the way ryan seacrest handled the whole thing, very smooth. he was not happy. >> he wasn't at first but he sort of smoothed it out. >> g,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

a best oscar nod for the leading man jean dujardin.ast becoming the talk of hollywood. first of all, a huge congratulations for all that's going on. >> huge? >> reporter: huge. winning awards, oscar nominations. >> it's unbelievable. it's amazing. >> reporter: there are a few things you can say about jean dujardin. >> i'm an artist. i'm a comedian. i'm french. >> reporter: a frenchman that shot to stardom and not shy about sharing his frustration with the english language. >> ah! ♪ >> reporter: but as he gets more comfortable doing english interviews, one thing is for sure, he and his co-star have mastered silence. >> i think this is no dialect. and everybody loves that story. >> reporter: was there any part of you in the beginning that was hesitant about taking the role? >> no, never. never, because i admire michel very much. >> reporter: and we're talking about michel hazanavicius. how did i do? he's also bejo's husband. >> i was very excited. >> reporter: what was the hardest part? >> i think the tap dancing was the most challenging

the artist took five oscars including one for its director aç for jeae first frenchman to -- jean dujardine first frenchman to win best actor. >> meryl streep. >> reporter: she seemed surprised when she won for the first time in 29 years best actress award for her work in the iron lady. >> it is really the people that i've worked with who gave me the award. and how much fun you have making movies very secrety, it is really fun making movies. >> reporter: as expected christopher plummer won a supporting actor oscar for the beginners. octavia spencer received a standing ovation after winning the supporting actress honor. >> you don't take it lightly it will make me work that much harder. >> we are here at the beautiful chapter 11 theater. >> reporter: billy crystal emceed for the first time in eight years. from cirque de soleil to comic relief from stars like robert downey, jr.. >> here the not knees for best documentary -- nominees for best documentary. >> reporter: critics have not kind one called it a borefest. the ultimate decider will be the ratings. >> and the oscar guess to -- >> yep

swept the academy awards' top three honors, winning best picture, best director and best actor for jean dujardin. [ speaking foreign language ] >> i love you! >> reporter: dujardin is the first frenchman ever to win an acting oscar, and "the artist" became only the second silent film to take the academy's top prize and the first since 1929. another first? best supporting actor christopher plummer, who is now the oldest actor ever to win an oscar at the age of 82. >> you're only two years older than me, darling. where have you been all my life? >> and the oscar goes to -- >> reporter: meryl streep added a third oscar to her mantle with the best actress win for "the iron lady," beating out rival viola davis of "the help" who was widely expected to win the category. >> when they called my name, i had this feeling i could hear half of america going, "oh, no, come on, why?" >> reporter: best supporting actress went to octavia spencer of "the help." >> please wrap up, i'm wrapping up. i'm freaking out. thank you, world. >> reporter: another highlight of the evening was billy crystal who returned as ho

the black and white and mostly silent film earned the director and oscar as well as jean dujardin asest actor. [ speaking in french ] >> i love you! >> reporter: and meryl streep took home the oscar for her portrayal of "the iron lady." >> i can hear half of america going, oh, no, oh, come on, why her again? you know? but whatever. [ laughter ] >> reporter: oscar drama began in hollywood well before the academy awards even started when sacha baron cohen in character as the director dumped what he claimed was king jong-il's ashes over ryan seacrest. >> there's a little piece of you in everybody. >> i'm glad you like it. >> reporter: and there were memorable moments as well. 82-year-old christopher plummer became the best actor in history. >> you're only two years older than me, darling. where my life? >> reporter: and octavia spencer won best supporting actress for her portrayal of a black maid in segregated mississippi. with stunts from cirque du soleil, a musical interlude from will ferrell and zach galifianakis. and rommic relief. >> here's theest nominees. >> reporter: well "hugo"

the artist brought jean double-edge double the oscar for best actor -- jean dujardin the oscar for best actor. >> i love your country. >> the biggest surprise of the night may have been in the best actress category which went to meryl streep for her role as margaret thatcher in the iron lady. >> when they call my name i could hear half of america oh no, her again! you know. but whatever. thank you. >> streep has been nominated 17 times she hasn't won since sophie's choice in 1983. other big winners christopher plumber who played a gay man coming out late in life and octavia spencer won best supporting actress for her role in the help. >>> before the show lizzie bermudez mingled with the stars on the red carpet. >> reporter: the glitz, glamour and all that bling. we are on the red carpet. big controversy was borak. >> i think it is wonderful he's here. >> reporter: you have a favorite film of all time? >> clock work orange. >> this is all exciting. i'm thrilled to be here. maybe people -- it gets me faith that maybe people want to change a little and they don't want the dumbing down. we

two-man race, george clooney and jean dujardin. >> clooney has the momentum early but i think jean dujardin now we have meryl streep, best actress. this is her 17th monomination. she hasn't won since 1982. >> people think it's what was going to be her year but i do think viola davis is going to win, and when she wins, if she wins, she'll be the second african-american actress ever to win best actress after halle berry. >> you surprised michelle williams isn't getting more buzz? >> i am a little bit. she won the independent spirit award last night. gave a great speech. and she's really good in the movies. >> supporting actress christopher plummer might be his name? >> at 82 this will be his first oscar for playing a gay father in beginners and i think he's going to win. >> what about for supporting actress, my pick was melissa mccarthy. the popular pick is octavia spencer. why are you laughing? >> i love that film, too. >> octavia spencer is probably going to win that award, too. yeah. >> and best director, martin scorsese won a few years ago. too soon to win again? >> i think so. he won for

jean dujardin became the first french oscar winner. say nothing of the fact "the artist" won best picture as a black and white and silent film. there is the good doggy. there were the usual mishaps of bleeped swear words, questions about an exposed body part and the circus act. usual stuff. there was disappointment for "the descendents" and george clooney and a surprise win for meryl streep. third oscar out of 17 nominations. that's a record. >>> jan berenstain died along with her husband stan. they created the berenstain bears. the books have been a staple for preschoolers for half a century. all those bear stories in the books were based on their family. mama and papa bear met each other at art school in 1941, settled in philly, married and had two children. there are 260 million copies in print. jan berenstain was 88 years old. >>> here is the cost of good intentions. the pilot of a southwest airlines flight to new york was just trying to do a nice thing over the p.a. on the plane. he told the passengers that an air traffic controll

the academy awards' top three honors, winning best picture, best director, and best actor for jean dujardindujardin is the first frenchman ever to win an acting oscar, and "the artist" became only the second silent film to take the academy's top prize and the first since 1929. another first? best supporting actor christopher plummer, who is now the oldest actor ever to win an oscar at the age of 82. >> you're only two years older hahn than me, darling. where have you been all my life? >> and the oscar goes to -- >> meryl streep added a third oscar to her mantle for the win for "the iron lady." she beat out viola davis of "the help" who was widely expected to win. >> when they called my name, there was a feeling i could hear half of america going oh no! >> reporter: best supporting actress went to the "the help's" octavia spencer. >> i'm wrapping up, i'm sorry, i'm freaking out. >> reporter: another highlight of the evening was billy crystal, who returned as host after an eight-year absence. >> because nothing can take the sting out of the world's economic problems by watching millionaires p

the film also won for best actor, going to jean dujardin, best original score, best costume design andast night best original screen play went to woody allen, he was not there. best original song for "the muppets" and best supporting actress, octavia spencer for "the help." best supporting actor christopher plummer for "beginners" and best actress meryl streep for "the iron lady," three-time oscar winner with 17 total nominations. most nominated performer in oscar history. she opened her acceptance speech with a laugh. >> thank you, thank you. i -- when they called my name i had this feeling i could hear half of america going, oh, no. oh, come on. why? her? again. you know. but, whatever. >> best actress, meryl streep. one of the best moments of the night came before the awards were handed out, most talked about, we should say. sacha baron cohen who was temporarily banned from attending the ceremony for fear of a publicity stunt rolled up as a dictator leaving correspondent ryan seacrest covered in the ashes of kim jong-il. >> he's coming to the oscars, one of the best perks of whateve

i think that one is actually going to be a battle between clooney and jean dujardin and in the best actress category another showdown, meryl streep, 17-time nominee coming in this year and she's up against the great viola davis who was wonderful in "the help." the edge, the money is on viola to win that. really until the envelope is opened tonight, anything is possible as we know. >> man, that's some star power. i love it. okay. sacha baron cohen, what is going on is he going to show up as himself, as one of his alter egos? >> here's the deal. and security just came through and, in fact, i've never seen it quite like this before about five minutes ago, we saw the dogs something through, sniffing around. one tried almost to jump on me to make sure i was cool, but they're checking everything out and maybe that's a sign that shahbaz, the sex crazed middle eastern death spot is going to be here. that is an alter ego of sacha baron cohen who knows how to do publicity. word got out he was going to show up in character as the dictator. the academy folks said we don't want you to do that. but thing

the silent film took away best picture, director and actor, jean dujardin. >> i love you. >> the mostinated performer in academy history, meryl streep won her third oscar, this one as best actress in the iron lady. >> it was just thrilling. it was like i was a kid again. i mean, i was a kid when i won this like 30 years ago. two of the nominees were not even conceived. >> an emotional octavia spencer took home the nod for best supporting actress and christopher plummer became the oldest winner ever. >> you're only two years older than me darling. where have you been all my life? >>> fans went crazy when their favorite stars appeared on the red carpet. it's a night when even the stars are fans. >> saw george clooney. >> so giddy to say that. >> yes, i am. my wife says look, there's george. >> billy crystal returned as the show's host for the ninth time. unlike previous years, the first awards handed out were for technical categories. martin scorsese's film. hugo set an early trend, ultimately snapping up five oscars. >>> marty, you're genius as usual. >>> win or lose, it's a night to c

for best actor, nominated for his role in the descendents, but faces tough competition against jean dujardin for the artist. clooney's good pal brad pitt earned a best actor nod for his turn in moneyball. both men are sure to get the crowd going outside of the theater. part of the famed hollywood boulevard is shut down to make room for the red carpet, which stretches nearly an entire block. one of the women walking that red carpet, 17-time nominee meryl streep. her latest nod for her role as margaret thatcher in the iron lady. also nominated, michelle williams in my week with maryland, bruni marra, glenn close in "albert nobbs," and viola davis, who starred in "the help." >> it is by far the highest grossing movie among the best picture nominees, so it is the movie that the audience itself has embraced more than any other. >> reporter: but box office success doesn't guarantee oscar gold. n]♪ >> reporter: some industry experts think "the artist" will capture the academy's heart while barely saying a word. >> the idea of a silent movie in modern day hollywood, from french producers, that has a

i must say clean clooney and jean dujardin.in came up from behind and won and kept going and he had the power of harvey weinstein behind him wupushing "the artis" i was surprised. clooney has it all. clooney is mr. hollywood but i think people just went for jean dujardin because they were moved by that and delighted by "the artist." >> best picture because at the end of the day everybody kind of predicted this, except me. >> what happened? >> i know. >> yeah, no, "hugo" also won five oscars and was a huge winner last night. >> but not best picture, which is all that matters. >> the "the artist" won. you can't walk out of "the artist" send not be charmd by it. i don't know if it's necessarily a movie for the ages but was the movie of the year. >> bradley jacobs, thank you so much for coming back. i know you were up really late last night. >> yes. >> ashleigh, back to you. >> i still really like brad pitt. i'm just saying. soledad o'brien joins us now with a look of what's ahead on "starting point." my friend, you and i tend to d

"the artist" won five academy awards including best picture, best director and best actor jean dujardin. >> i love your country. [ laughter ] >> reporter: dujardin is the first frenchman to ever win an acting oscar and did it by only saying two words in the film. >> thank you, thank you. >> reporter: meryl streep now has three oscars. her first in 29 years. the most nominated performer in academy history won best actress for playing margaret thatcher in "the iron lady." >> it was just thrilling. it was like i was a kid again. i was a kid when i won this like 30 years ago. >> reporter: an emotional octavia spencer took home the prize for best supporting actress. christopher plummer won best supporting actor for playing an elderly homosexual in "beginners." at 82, the oldest actor to ever win an actor. >> you're only two years older than me, darling. where have you been all my life? >> reporter: fans in the bleachers went crazy when their favorite stars appeared on the red carpet but it's a night when even the stars are band. >> i saw george clooney. >> you're so giddy to say that. >> yes