Stars celebrate at parties after the 81st Academy Awards

Robin Wright Penn and Sean Penn
Sean Penn won the Best Actor Oscar for his role as Harvey Milk in "Milk." Penn attended the Governor's Ball with wife Robin Wright Penn.
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

On the red carpet

No Academy Awards event is complete without the march down the red carpet and the 81st annual awards ceremony was no different, with stars as far as the eye and cameras could see.
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On stage highlights and wins at the Oscars

On stage at the Oscars

Hugh Jackman hosted the star-studded night, filled with musical performances, teary acceptance speeches, and many gold statues — have a look.