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Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Anne Hathaway, Naomi Watts and Jennifer Lawrence stick to classic black and white at Oscars luncheon

Keeping it simple! Anne Hathaway, Naomi Watts and Jennifer Lawrence stick to classic black and white at Oscars luncheon

PUBLISHED: 22:22, 4 February 2013 | UPDATED: 22:49, 4 February 2013

As if they had emerged from an old movie on the silver screen, Anne Hathaway, Naomi Watts and Jennifer Lawrence embodied the Golden Age of Hollywood in monochromatic black and white.

The actresses were attending the 85th Academy Awards nominees luncheon in Beverly Hills, where they walked the red carpet on Monday.

The women, nominated in the best leading and supporting actress categories, are preparing for the biggest night of awards season, when the Oscars get underway on February 24.

A closet staple: Anne Hathaway, left, and Naomi Watts, right, both wore black cocktail dresses for the 85th Academy Awards nominees luncheon in Beverly Hills on Monday

A bit more dramatic: Jennifer Lawrence wore a white tea dress for the occasion, and contouring nude make-up

Anne, nominated for best supporting actress for her role in Les Miserables, looked chic in a black sheath dress with draping detail from the hip.

Her cropped hair was swept to the side and lips grazed with a kiss of rose lipstick that accentuated her infectious smile.

Stunning: The 22-year-old Silver Linings Playbook star is nominated for best leading actress

Screen siren: Naomi is nominated for best actress for her role in The Impossible

The actress wore minimal jewellery - her wedding ring and a jewelled bracelet on the opposite wrist - and completed the look with black stiletto sandals.

Naomi also went for classic black, her dress embellished with a floral pattern that extended in interesting detail over her collar and upper arms.

Her blonde locks were coiffed in large curls around her shoulders and make-up perfectly dusted for daytime.

That Hollywood smile: Anne Hathaway cast an infectious grin on the red carpet

Poised: The Les Miserables star is nominated for best supporting actress

Hey there, Oscar: Anne was flanked by a pair of life-sized statuesThe Impossible star, nominated for best leading actress for her role in the drama, completed her look with pewter pointed-toe kitten heels with black and metallic detail.

Jennifer went for a more daring daytime look, her nude make-up contoured to highlight her cheekbones with dramatic effect.

The actress, nominated in the best supporting category for her role in Silver Linings Playbook, wore a contrasting white tea dress paired with black pumps and a cobalt blue cocktail ring.

A splash of colour: Jessica Chastain looked radiant in a floral dress

Rising star: Jessica is nominated for best actress for her role in Zero Dark Thirty

Pretty in pink and purple: Amy Adams went for a similar theme and floated down the red carpet in a summery dress

Her first Oscars: Quvenzhane Wallis, star of Beasts of the Southern Wild, wore a pretty purple dress and carried a puppy handbag

The 22-year-old star wore her honey blonde hair swept back and down over one shoulder, with several textured pieces falling to the side of her face.

About 160 nominees attended the lunch, an annual rite leading up to Hollywood's big night.

The producers of the Academy Awards meanwhile announced good news for those watching at home as they spoke at the luncheon honouring this year's Oscar nominees: they're trying to cut out the boring parts.

Leading ladies: Helen Hunt, left, and Jacki Weaver, right, also attended the event

Neutral: Lincoln star Sally Field wore an ivory patterned dress with black pumps

Contenders: Ben Affleck, left, and Hugh Jackman, right, looked dapper in their respective grey and navy suits

Suited and booted: Bradley Cooper, left, and Affleck posing with the President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Hawk Koch, right

Celebrity siblings: Actors Joaquin Phoenix, left, with sister Rain Phoenix

Oscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron say they watched 40 years of past ceremonies to finds ways to keep the show moving at a brisk pace.

They say they're looking to nip and tuck what they call little 'pregnant pauses' that can turn the show into a marathon.

Zadan and Meron said on Monday they hope to make room for more fun in the show by squeezing out less-exciting moments.

The 85th annual Oscars airs live February 24 on ABC.

Rubbing shoulders: Amy Adams and David O Russell, left, and Tom Hooper with Anne Hathaway, right

Something to smile about: Jessica Chastain with Zero Dark Thirty director Kathryn Bigelow, left, and Anne Hathaway with her husband, actor Adam Shulman, right

Hardly Les Miserables! Stars of the movie musical Anne Hathaway, left, and Hugh Jackman, right, with director Tom Hooper

Star-studded: David O. Russell, left, with Jessica Chastain, centre, and Bradley Cooper, right

Sunday, 3 February 2013

Jennifer Garner is stunning in embellished white dress at Directors Guild Awards + Winners List

Jennifer Garner looks stunning in embellished white dress while Anne Hathaway opts for pretty printed frock at Directors Guild Awards

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 04:45, 3 February 2013 | UPDATED: 15:02, 3 February 2013

Her husband is having a banner year with CIA drama Argo.

And while Ben Affleck was nearing the home stretch of Hollywood's awards season on Saturday night, his stunning wife Jennifer Garner was there to support him.

The 40-year-old actress dazzled in a white Antonio Berardi cocktail dress at the Directors Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles.

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Dazzling: Jennifer Garner arrives at the 65th Annual Directors Guild of America Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles on Saturday

Stylish: The 40-year-old star wore a white Antonio Berardi cocktail dress and Cartier jewellery

Jennifer swept her hair back into a chic up-do, and with a lash of red lipstick, Cartier jewellery and silver Ferragamo stilettos, was nothing short of a classic Hollywood beauty.

The mother-of-three wasn't the only one wowing in the style stakes, Anne Hathaway cut a stylish figure in a Valentino gown with an intricate print.

The Les Miserables star's hair is currently growing out after she shaved her head to take on the role of Fantine in the flick.

Ben, who picked up the award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, looked dashing in a tuxedo.

The 40-year-old director was up against Kathryn Bigelow (Zero Dark Thirty), Steven Spielberg (Lincoln), Ang Lee (Life of Po) and Tom Hooper (Les Miserables) for the coveted accolade.

Saturday's prize also normally would make Affleck a near shoo-in to win best-director at the February 24 Oscars, since the Directors Guild recipient nearly always goes on to claim the same prize at Hollywood's biggest night.

VIDEO Ben accepts his award for Argo at the Directors Guild

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Chic: The actress was attending the event in support of her husband, Ben Affleck

Hollywood's new golden boy: Ben Affleck walks the red carpet ahead of the ceremony

Kelsey Grammer for the second straight year is hosting the event, held at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood and Highland.

The former Frasier star was joined by his wife, Kayte Walsh, who wore a red cocktail dress, on the red carpet.

The actor opened with a joke for Bigelow, whose Zero Dark Thirty chronicles the capture of terrorist Osama bin Laden - insisting it must be 'torture' for her to wait for the winners to be announced.

The director was styled to jockey with the veterans of Hollywood's boys' club, wearing smart blazer and black trousers to the event.

One of the evening's early winners was Lena Dunham. The 26-year-old Girls creator, producer, writer, director and star took home the prize for Best Comedy Series.

Pretty in patterns: Les Miserables star Anne Hathaway went a little adventurous with her wardrobe

Director and star: Ben Affleck, right, and Argo actor Bryan Cranston, left

Black out: Helen Hunt, left, and Kathryn Bigelow, right, went for different looks in classic black

Fashion fail: Lena Dunham wore a pink and red colour blocked dress that looked ill-fitted to her frame

His good luck charm: Actor-directors Lena Dunham and Ben Affleck hug on the red carpet

Star-studded: (L-R) Lucasfilm Co-Chair Kathleen Kennedy, director Tom Hooper and actress Anne Hathaway

The DGAs typically serve as a final blessing for the film that goes on to win best picture and director at the Academy Awards.

Affleck can go only one-for-two at the Oscars, though. He's up for the film honor at the guild awards, and Argo is looking like the best picture favorite at the Oscars on February 24. But the director's branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences overlooked him and several other key filmmakers for an Oscar directing slot.

The guild and Oscar directing lineups usually match up closely, but they have little in common this season, with only Steven Spielberg for Lincoln and Ang Lee for Life of Pi nominated at both shows.

Hollywood princess: Beasts of the Southern Wild star Quvenzhane Wallis was adorable in a pink dress and puppy dog purse

Lady in red: Actress Famke Janssen continued the bold trend

Dapper: Martin Short and Hugh Jackman looked handsome in their tuxedos

A who's who: Director Ang Lee, left with actor Suraj Sharma, and right, actor/director Jon Favreau

Funnyman: Comedian Cedric the Entertainer

But Affleck's Argo, in which he also stars as a CIA operative who hatches a bold plan to rescue six Americans during the hostage crisis in Iran, has been sweeping up all the major awards since the Oscar nominations. Argo won best drama and director at the Golden Globes and top film honors from the Screen Actors Guild and the Producers Guild of America.

Many of the same film professionals who vote in guild awards also cast ballots for the Oscars. If Affleck wins at the Directors Guild awards, it will be a strong sign that Argo has the inside track for the best picture Oscar.

Saturday's honours aren't all about Argo, though. Milos Forman (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Amadeus) will receive the guild's lifetime achievement award, and the director's union also will hand out prizes for television, documentary and commercials.

The evening's M.C.: Actor Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh walked the red carpet before he began his duties as the evening's host

Rocking the red carpet: Musician/filmmaker Dave Grohl and wife Jordyn Blum Father and daughter: Director Gordon Hunt and daughter actress Helen Hunt

Father and daughter: Director Gordon Hunt and daughter actress Helen Hunt

Backstage: Jane Lynch, left, and Hugh Jackman with director Kathryn Bigelow

Gentlemen: Les Miserables director Tom Hooper, left, and David Hasselhoff, right

Glammed up: Actor Peter Fonda and wife Parky DeVogelaere

AND THE WINNERS ARE... THE DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA CELEBRATES:

FEATURE FILM
Ben Affleck - Argo

DOCUMENTARY FILM
Malik Bendjelloul - Searching For Sugar Man

MOVIES FOR TELEVISION AND MINI-SERIES
Jay Roach - Game Change (HBO)

DRAMATIC SERIES
Rian Johnson - Breaking Bad, 'Fifty One' (AMC)

COMEDY SERIES
Lena Dunham - Girls, 'Pilot' (HBO)

MUSICAL VARIETY
Glenn Weiss - 66th Annual Tony Awards (CBS)

REALITY PROGRAMS
Brian Smith - Master Chef, 'Episode #305' (Fox)

DAYTIME SERIALS
Jill Mitwell - One Life To Live, 'Between Heaven and Hell' (ABC)

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Paul Hoen - Let it Shine (Disney Channel)

COMMERCIALS
Alejandro G. Inarritu, Anonymous Content
Best Job, Proctor and Gamble – Wieden + Kennedy

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