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Vanity Fair's Exclusive Oscars Bash Brings Stars to Sunset Tower

The Vanity Fair Oscars party took place at the Sunset Tower in LA last night.

The Vanity Fair Oscars party took place at the Sunset Tower in LA last night. The bash is one of the most exclusive events of the evening and always brings out an A-list guest list. Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lawrence, and Anne Hathaway all dropped by the event after picking up their Oscars at the big show. Jennifer changed out of her strapless Dior gown and into a slinky Calvin Klein frock, while Anne opted to switch into a blue Saint Laurent number after her best supporting actress win. Anne even had a cute run-in with friend Sarah Silverman, whom she gave a hand-kiss to on the red carpet. Earlier in the evening, Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom were photo-bombed upon arrival by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and Reese Witherspoon left the Oscars to make an appearance at the party. Bono brought daughter Eve Hewson, and Gerard Butler buddied up with Jason Statham.

The Vanity Fair bash isn't the only post-Oscars event that went on last night. Elton John held a star-studded viewing party for his AIDS Foundation, and the Governors Ball was another stop on the A-list's party-hopping trail.

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Nominee Jacki Weaver Jokes About Her Husband's "Pathetic" Oscars Plans

Jacki Weaver is a second-time Oscar nominee this year, up for best supporting actress for her role in Silver Linings Playbook — but it wasn't too long ago that she watched the Academy Awards from afar in her native Australia.

Jacki Weaver is a second-time Oscar nominee this year, up for best supporting actress for her role in Silver Linings Playbook — but it wasn't too long ago that she watched the Academy Awards from afar in her native Australia. We caught up with her last night at the Women in Film pre-Oscars party in LA. Jacki told us her husband won't be able to be her date for the Oscars this year, but shared the details on the viewing party he has planned for friends and family back in Sydney — "red carpet" and all!

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Jacki Weaver Talks About the Positive Reaction to Silver Linings Playbook at Oscars Luncheon

Australian actress Jacki Weaver is up for best supporting actress for her role in Silver Linings Playbook, and at today's Oscars Luncheon, she talked about all the good things she's heard about the film.

Australian actress Jacki Weaver is up for best supporting actress for her role in Silver Linings Playbook, and at today's Oscars Luncheon, she talked about all the good things she's heard about the film. Weaver spoke about not only the movie's reception from psychological professionals, but also how average people on the street have approached her to talk about it.

On what she's learned about mental illness from doing the film: "Like most people, I have acquaintances and friends who have problems with psychological ailments. I did a lot of research, and I've got a couple of girlfriends who are clinical psychologists, and I also know a couple of psychiatrists myself. One of the things about the film coming out is that they've always responded so positively, saying that it is the best depiction and most authentic portrayal of mental illness that they've ever seen, and they're professionals."

On the public reaction of the film: "I've had people walking up to me on the street, and apparently the website is filled with messages from people saying how it resonated with them. David O. Russell has gone on record saying he made the film partly so that his son would not feel that he was on his own, and I think this is proven by the response it's had."

On her award recognition in the US: "I'm amazed. I still can't believe it's happened to me."

On being recognized by the AARP: "I'm 65 and very happy about it, I have to say. That's very nice! It's even more fun when schoolboys in the street recognize me."

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Jacki Weaver on Bradley Cooper and the "Brilliant" Jennifer Lawrence

Jacki Weaver's Silver Linings Playbook role is earning her lots of award season attention, and this weekend was no different.

Jacki Weaver's Silver Linings Playbook role is earning her lots of award season attention, and this weekend was no different. On Saturday, she was honored at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards in LA, where we chatted with her on the red carpet. Jacki talked about playing mom to Sexiest Man Alive Bradley Cooper and her admiration for the "brilliant" Jennifer Lawrence, who picked up the best actress SAG Award at last night's ceremony.

2011 Oscars

2011 Oscar Breakdown: Best Supporting Actress

Award season reaches its pinnacle on Sunday night with the Oscars, distributing the film industry's highest honors.
2011 Best Supporting Actress Nominee Chances

Award season reaches its pinnacle on Sunday night with the Oscars, distributing the film industry's highest honors. Before the show, though, I'm going to break down the chances of the nominees in the biggest categories, starting with the best supporting actress hopefuls. Read my assessments, and don't forget to also fill out my Oscar ballot for a chance to win, and print out your own before the big night!