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Sunday, 26 January 2014

Ben Affleck presents Gravity's Alfonso Cuarón with top prize at Directors Guild Awards +Winners List

Gravity's Alfonso Cuarón looks set for
an Oscar win as Ben Affleck presents him with top prize at Directors Guild Awards

PUBLISHED: 08:16, 26 January 2014 | UPDATED: 10:11, 26 January 2014

A host of stars came out to show their support for the people without whom they wouldn't have such illustrious careers at the 66th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards on Saturday night.
Held at LA's Hyatt Regency Century Plaza and hosted by Glee's Jane Lynch, as a prelude to the prestigious Academy Awards on March 2, the DGAs have a long history of predicting the Best Director Oscar-winner.
With a 90 per cent accuracy rate in the last 10 years, everyone was on the edge of their seats as they waited with bated breath to see who would scoop the all-important Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film trophy.
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And the winner is... Alfonso Cuarón took home the top honour of Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for Gravity at the 66th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards on Saturday night, which was presented by Ben Affleck
And the winner is... Alfonso Cuarón took home the top honour of Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for Gravity at the 66th Annual Directors Guild Of America Awards on Saturday night, which was presented by Ben Affleck
He can't believe his luck: The prestigious win cements Cuarón's place as the top favourite to take out the Best Director awards at the Academy Awards on March 2
He can't believe his luck: The prestigious win cements Cuarón's place as the top favourite to take out the Best Director awards at the Academy Awards on March 2

An honour just to be nominated: American Hustle's David O Russell (left) and The Wolf Of Wall Street's Martin Scorsese proudly accepted their silver nominee's plaque as they battled it out in the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film category
An honour just to be nominated: American Hustle's David O Russell (left) and The Wolf Of Wall Street's Martin Scorsese proudly accepted their silver nominee's plaque as they battled it out in the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film category
An honour just to be nominated: American Hustle's David O Russell (left) and The Wolf Of Wall Street's Martin Scorsese proudly accepted their silver nominee's plaque as they battled it out in the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film category
Following his track record already this awards season, it came as no surprise that Alfonso Cuarón was awarded the honour for his 10-time Oscar-nominated sci-fi drama Gravity.
The 52-year-old Mexican graciously accepted the award as his leading lady Sandra Bullock looked on with a beaming smile.
Cuarón had stiff competition at the DGAs from Steve McQueen (12 Years A Slave), David O Russell (American Hustle), Martin Scorsese (The Wolf Of Wall Street) and Paul Greengrass (Captain Phillips).
Dapper duo: The acclaimed filmmaker was flanked by his American Hustle star Bradley Cooper as he showed off his shiny plaque, with both men looking particularly suave in their matching three-piece suits and bow ties
Dapper duo: The acclaimed filmmaker was flanked by his American Hustle star Bradley Cooper as he showed off his shiny plaque, with both men looking particularly suave in their matching three-piece suits and bow ties
Big night? The 39-year-old appeared a little bleary-eyed and was sporting scruffy facial hair and a messy hairdo as he took to the stage to present
Big night? The 39-year-old appeared a little bleary-eyed and was sporting scruffy facial hair and a messy hairdo as he took to the stage to present
Big night? The 39-year-old appeared a little bleary-eyed and was sporting scruffy facial hair and a messy hairdo as he took to the stage to present
On a winning streak: The 52-year-old Mexican appeared in shock and awe as he continues to dominate this awards season with his critically-acclaimed sci-fi drama
On a winning streak: The 52-year-old Mexican appeared in shock and awe as he continues to dominate this awards season with his critically-acclaimed sci-fi drama
A winning look: Gravity star Sandra Bullock was rocking a much edgier style than usual as she attended the ceremony on Saturday, where she took to the podium as a presenter
A winning look: Gravity star Sandra Bullock was rocking a much edgier style than usual as she attended the ceremony on Saturday, where she took to the podium as a presenter
A winning look: Gravity star Sandra Bullock was rocking a much edgier style than usual as she attended the ceremony on Saturday, where she took to the podium as a presenter
Power couple: Sandra was only too happy to pose with her director earlier in the night, before his big win
Power couple: Sandra was only too happy to pose with her director earlier in the night, before his big win
Proud as punch: Sarah Paulson had the honour and privilege of presenting her 12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen with his nominee's plaque for Feature Film
Proud as punch: Sarah Paulson had the honour and privilege of presenting her 12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen with his nominee's plaque for Feature Film
In good spirits: The pair shared a laugh as they posed with the award, dressed in complementary black and white outfits
In good spirits: The pair shared a laugh as they posed with the award, dressed in complementary black and white outfits
A rose between two thorns: The leading lady happily posed alongside her suited and booted Gravity producer David Heyman (left) and director of photography Emmanuel Lubezki
A rose between two thorns: The leading lady happily posed alongside her suited and booted Gravity producer David Heyman (left) and director of photography Emmanuel Lubezki
Four out of the five directors are also nominated at the upcoming Academy Awards, with Greengrass missing out in favour of Alexander Payne for Nebraska.
Cuarón's Gravity has dominated so far this awards ceremony and with this latest win under his belt, it holds him in good stead to take home his first Oscar statue come March.
Gravity is nominated in a whopping 10 Oscar categories in total - including Best Picture, Best Actress for Sandra Bullock, Best Visual Effects and Best Cinematography.
Going out on a high note: Vince Gilligan was thrilled to wrap up fan favourite Breaking Bad with yet another win - for Dramatic Series
Going out on a high note: Vince Gilligan was thrilled to wrap up fan favourite Breaking Bad with yet another win - for Dramatic Series
Host with the most! Comedienne and Glee star Jane Lynch took on the role of master of ceremonies at the event held at LA's Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, looking smart in her black suit, white shirt with ruffled sleeves and black ribbon tie
Host with the most! Comedienne and Glee star Jane Lynch took on the role of master of ceremonies at the event held at LA's Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, looking smart in her black suit, white shirt with ruffled sleeves and black ribbon tie
Double the fun: Steven Soderbergh was not only honoured with the Robert B Aldrich Award for his outstanding work, but he also won in the Movies For Television And Mini-Series category
Double the fun: Steven Soderbergh was not only honoured with the Robert B Aldrich Award for his outstanding work, but he also won in the Movies For Television And Mini-Series category
The great cover up! Mom-to-be Kerry Washington clad her blossoming baby bump in a billowing pale blue and black patterned Oscar de la Renta frock
The great cover up! Mom-to-be Kerry Washington clad her blossoming baby bump in a billowing pale blue and black patterned Oscar de la Renta frock 
Nothing to be blue about: Anna Kendrick looked lovely in her fun and flirty short blue strapless frock as she presented an award during the night's proceedings
Nothing to be blue about: Anna Kendrick looked lovely in her fun and flirty short blue strapless frock as she presented an award during the night's proceedings
Nothing to be blue about: Anna Kendrick looked lovely in her fun and flirty short blue strapless frock as she presented an award during the night's proceedings
Fashion-forward: Tom Hanks opted for a black double breasted suit jacket, a matching shirt and black and white patterned tie for the awards
Fashion-forward: Tom Hanks opted for a black double breasted suit jacket, a matching shirt and black and white patterned tie for the awards
A pop of colour among a sea of black and white: Jane Lynch enjoyed a catch up with directors Anne Fletcher and newly rehabbed Adam Shankman and House Of Lies star Don Cheadle (from left)
A pop of colour among a sea of black and white: Jane Lynch enjoyed a catch up with directors Anne Fletcher and newly rehabbed Adam Shankman and House Of Lies star Don Cheadle (from left) 
Sandra looked stunning as she arrived on the red carpet clad in a textured black strapless Roland Mouret dress with thigh high split.
The 49-year-old vamped up her usual style with deep red glossy lips, while her hair, which was dyed a deep almost black hue, was tied back with plenty of loose wavy tendrils to create a cropped effect.
Bradley Cooper looked suave as always in his snug-fitting black three-piece suit, which he paired with a crisp white shirt and black bow tie.
The wolf of the awards: Martin Scorsese was also nominated for his film Wolf Of Wall Street
The wolf of the awards: Martin Scorsese was also nominated for his film Wolf Of Wall Street
Wild gesticulators: Director Rob Reiner (left) and Nick Cannon took to the podium to speak during the event
Wild gesticulators: Director Rob Reiner (left) and Nick Cannon took to the podium to speak during the event
Wild gesticulators: Director Rob Reiner (left) and Nick Cannon took to the podium to speak during the event
Fabulous as always: Helen Mirren yet again proved her style credentials in her teal lace gown featuring sheer sleeves and plenty of stunning embroidered detail
Fabulous as always: Helen Mirren yet again proved her style credentials in her teal lace gown featuring sheer sleeves and plenty of stunning embroidered detail
A well-deserved win: Taylor Hackford, the film director husband of Helen Mirren, proudly presented first assistant director Lee Blaine with the Frank Capra Award
A well-deserved win: Taylor Hackford, the film director husband of Helen Mirren, proudly presented first assistant director Lee Blaine with the Frank Capra Award
Second time on stage: Jon Favreau was on hand to present Steven Soderbergh with his second award of the evening - for Movies For Television And Mini-Series
Second time on stage: Jon Favreau was on hand to present Steven Soderbergh with his second award of the evening - for Movies For Television And Mini-Series
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary: The Square director Jehane Noujaim proudly showed off her gold plaque following her win
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary: The Square director Jehane Noujaim proudly showed off her gold plaque following her win
Men of honour: Associate director Vincent DeDario accepted the 2014 Franklin Schaffner Achievement Award (left), while Neil P DeGroot won in the Reality Programs category for 72 Hours
Men of honour: Associate director Vincent DeDario accepted the 2014 Franklin Schaffner Achievement Award (left), while Neil P DeGroot won in the Reality Programs category for 72 Hours
Men of honour: Associate director Vincent DeDario accepted the 2014 Franklin Schaffner Achievement Award (left), while Neil P DeGroot won in the Reality Programs category for 72 Hours
The 39-year-old appeared a little bleary-eyed and was sporting scruffy facial hair and a shaggy hairdo as he presented his American Hustle director David O Russell with his nominee's plaque.
A very pregnant Kerry Washington, Helen Mirren, Anna Kendrick, Sarah Paulson and Tom Hanks were also all in attendance and took to the stage to present awards during the night's proceedings.
Feisty: Shonda Rimes (L) said there should be no need for such a prize as she took home the Diversity Award
Feisty: Shonda Rimes (L) said there should be no need for such a prize as she took home the Diversity Award
Hug it out: Director Steven Soderbergh (L) accepted the Robert B. Aldrich Service Award from director Taylor Hackford
Hug it out: Director Steven Soderbergh (L) accepted the Robert B. Aldrich Service Award from director Taylor Hackford
Winner and presenter: Steven gave a speech after accepting his award while Steve Coogan presented a prize
Winner and presenter: Steven gave a speech after accepting his award while Steve Coogan presented a prize
Winner and presenter: Steven gave a speech after accepting his award while Steve Coogan presented a prize
Hanging out: O. Russell, Scorsese and McQueen had attended a symposium ahead of the ceremony
Hanging out: O. Russell, Scorsese and McQueen had attended a symposium ahead of the ceremony

66th Annual DGA Awards 2014: Outstanding Directorial Achievement Winners

Feature Film: Alfonso Cuarón, Gravity

Dramatic Series: Vince Gilligan - Breaking Bad, 'Felina'

Movies For Television And Mini-Series: Steven Soderbergh - Behind The Candelabra

Comedy Series: Beth McCarthy-Miller - 30 Rock, 'Hogcock!/Last Lunch'

Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Series: Don Roy King - Saturday Night Live, 'Saturday Night Live With Host Justin Timberlake'

Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials: Glenn Weiss - The 67th Annual Tony Awards

Reality Programs: Neil P DeGroot - 72 Hours, 'The Lost Coast'

Children's Programs: Amy Schatz - An Apology To Elephants

Documentary: Jehane Noujaim - The Square

Commercials: Martin de Thurah - Epoch Films

Robert B Aldrich Award: Steven Soderbergh

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