Hello on this Monday, February 25, 2008. I'm Rebecca Field with today's UPI entertainment update.
"No Country For Old Men" dominated last night's Academy Awards. The film Best Picture and its directors Joel and Ethan Coen were honored with best director and best adapted screenplay. Javier Bardem also took best supporting actor for his portrayal of a hitman in that film. Supporting acting honors also went to Tilda Swinton who won for "Michael Clayton."
In the lead acting category, Daniel Day-Lewis scored an Oscar for "There Will be Blood" and French actress Marion Cotillard won for "La Vie En Rose." Cotillard is reportedly only the second woman to win best actress in a non-English speaking role.
Meanwhile glitz and glamour were out in full force at last night's awards. Big stars flooded the red carpet, showing off their fashion choices for this year. "Michael Clayton" star and Oscar nominee George Clooney was there with his girlfriend Sarah Larson. And Cameron Diaz walked the red carpet solo in a light pink strapless gown. Red was apparently the color of choice last night...it was Helen Mirren, Miley Cyrus and Katherine Heigl's choice for their dresses.
Angelina Jolie created more baby stir over the weekend...showing off what looked like a baby bump the Spirit Awards. The actress arrived with Brad Pitt at the Award ceremony...not trying to hide obvious signs of pregnancy. Jolie reportedly ignored any questions about a possible new addition to the Jolie-Pitt clan but a source close to the actress says the two are thrilled.
But Jolie wasn't the only talk of pregnancy at the Independent Spirit Awards. The teen pregnancy film "Juno" was the big winner...taking best feature at the ceremony. The film's star Ellen Page won best lead actress and Diablo Cody won best first screenplay. The Awards honor the best in independent films.
That's all for now. Check out a new special segment on upi.com called "They've got Game...Again."
