The rain threatened to fall throughout the afternoon on Hollywood, but it did not stop the stars to shine on the red carpet at the Oscars. Housed in the first row of bleachers to the press, I have seen this circus glamorous. Here you could see and hear:
4:54 pm – After passing under the metal detector, I found myself on the red carpet. There are nearly 300 TV crews, 90 photographers and 700 fans. Everyone is dressed in black. The Portuguese journalist next to me has been throw out because it was causing too much hassle. We do not skimp here with security … It starts to rain. Heavy rainstorms. Everyone opened umbrellas. The tent does not cover all the red carpet. Oops. It is preparing for a dress disaster. Helicopters flew over the scene. We feel the center of the world.
4:58 pm – The rain stops. Everyone breathes. Ryan Seacrest takes pictures. Probably to his Twitter page.
6:38 pm – The host name of the massacre of Los Angeles mayor, Antonio Villaraigosa at the microphone. It does not seem to bother him too. Nicole Richie and fiancé Joel Madden spent ignoring us completely. Beautiful dress with sequins, however. The public relations show boxes with unknown names for interviews. Everybody cares. Clooney is expected.
6:15 pm – Two bags bearing the names of the winners go before me. There’s two in the secret gods. Meanwhile, the chef Wolfgang Puck we passed under the nose that cooking meals for the Governors Ball. Really cruel. 6:50 pm – Unable to catch the flight to Montreal filmmaker Jason Reitman. It goes like the wind. He put gel in his hair. They are still the Oscars … The German reporters next to me jumping on the réalisteur Michael Haneke.
6:59 pm. – The star of the film A Prophet of Jacques Audiard, Tahar Rahim, seems completely impressed by his first Oscar, “You’re joking! It’s unbelievable, “throws me he smiling. Luc Besson simply passes behind. Nobody seems to notice. It makes me a “Thumbs up!” When I call his name.
7:12 pm. – Zoe’s dress Zeldana of Avatar is breathtaking. A cascade of purple tulle signed Givenchy. “I was speechless when I saw the dress, I knew immediately that it was good,” she said.
7:13 pm – This is Mariah Carey in a tight dress Valentino, who spends the arm of her husband Nick Cannon, not erased. How it feels? “FAN-TAS-TIC!”. Charlize Theron is resplendent in her Dior gown, but very talkative. Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air) is as pale as her dress. Bad choice.
7:32 – Antonio Banderas poses with Melanie Griffith and flirting with the photographers. Diane Kruger wears a Chanel dress that he gave Karl Lagerfeld personally. Kate Winslet goes gale. How not to crack Carey Mulligan who stops to chat. The star of An Education wearing the dress the most curious of all the red carpet. A Prada dress covered with mini spoons, forks and scissors. Who is she excited to see tonight? “Quentin Tarantino,” she said without hesitation.
7:54 – pm Colin Firth seems the perfect dandy. He said he did not have good luck for tonight. “We love Jake, We love Jake” resonates in the stands. I am still mesmerized by the blue eyes of Jake Gyllenhaal. “Make it good, make it good,” he says as he passes the bleachers. It has allowed only one question that summarizes most of the time that you?. He was there to support his sister Maggie and her brother Peter Sarsgaard. “But I’m for everybody me.
7:55 pm – I am blinded by the elegance of Tom Ford, the director of A Single Man. He had a small flower jacket. He made the wind to Faith Hill who immediately introduced her husband.
7:56 pm – Bride for Pedro Almodovar. It took time to chat with us despite the public relations practitioners who pulled the elbow. He was there to support his muse Penelope Cruz and give the trophy for best foreign film. He told me he had not even seen all the movies!
7:57 pm – Sarah Jessica Parker is always so bubbly and grimace every two seconds. She wears a satin gown backless Chanel Couture and many buns adorn his head. Matthew Broderick poses beside her. Rare. Normally they avoid the red carpet together.
7:59 pm – The director of Precious nice, Lee Daniels tells me: “I have no other pending this evening to sit and enjoy the evening!”. He was with his daughter and wore diamonds on his collar.
8:01 pm – Jeff Bridges chose to walk away from journalists. Meanwhile Mo’Nique continued operation charm. How not to crack, it calls on all journalists “Sista,” “Suga” and “Baby” and takes the time to look into the eyes.
8:03 – The producer of Inglourious Basterds, Harvey Weinstein tells me he partied all night Saturday night. “I was in SoHo House and me and Cameron Diaz were closed up at 4 o’clock in the morning! . He was confident of winning. His wife, the designer of Marchesa, Georgina Chapman was at his side. She dressed several celebrities on the red carpet, with Sandra Bullock.
8:04 pm – Are you nervous, Mr Cameron? “Nah … never!” Says the director of Avatar. Behind, Lenny Kravitz and daughter Zoe greet us. Vera Farmiga is wearing a fuchsia dress with frills beautiful.
8:05 pm – The stars are late. A micro listing need to take our seats. Gerard Butler screams’ I’m going to win, I win. ” The problem is that he is not nominated.
8:06 – Helen Mirren shows me his shoes sequined cheap. The same Friday that it has brought in another gala. The simplicity of this woman.
8:08 – Coup de coeur for George Clooney, who said immediately: “I’m just excited to go inside to lose against Jeff Bridges,” he said showing us a small bottle of alcohol metal Hidden in the inside pocket of his jacket. He is willing to lose.
8:09 – pm Miley Cirus password. How does she feel? “Like a Barbie” replied she. I am not making.
