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Mo'Nique and Waltz scoop Oscars Mo'Nique and Waltz scoop Oscars
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Actor Christoph Waltz and comedienne Mo'Nique have taken the best supporting actor and actress Oscars at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood.Actor Christoph Waltz and comedienne Mo'Nique have taken the best supporting actor and actress Oscars at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood.
Both actors were widely predicted to win in their respective categories.Both actors were widely predicted to win in their respective categories.
Waltz won for his role as an SS officer in Inglourious Basterds, while Mo'Nique triumphed for her role in Precious.Waltz won for his role as an SS officer in Inglourious Basterds, while Mo'Nique triumphed for her role in Precious.
Leading the nominations, Avatar and The Hurt Locker go head-to-head for best picture, with James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow vying for the director award.Leading the nominations, Avatar and The Hurt Locker go head-to-head for best picture, with James Cameron and Kathryn Bigelow vying for the director award.
"I would like to thank the Academy for showing that it can be about the performance and not the politics," said 42-year-old Mo'Nique, who beat Maggie Gyllenhaal, Anna Kendrick, Vera Farmiga and Penelope Cruz to the award."I would like to thank the Academy for showing that it can be about the performance and not the politics," said 42-year-old Mo'Nique, who beat Maggie Gyllenhaal, Anna Kendrick, Vera Farmiga and Penelope Cruz to the award.
"Sometimes you have to forego doing what's popular, in order to do what's right.""Sometimes you have to forego doing what's popular, in order to do what's right."
Nominated for her debut film role in Lee Daniels' harrowing drama, Mo'Nique has dominated awards season with her devastating performance as abusive mother Mary.Nominated for her debut film role in Lee Daniels' harrowing drama, Mo'Nique has dominated awards season with her devastating performance as abusive mother Mary.
MAJOR OSCAR WINNERS Best supporting actress: Mo'Nique (Precious)Best supporting actor: Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds)Best animated feature: Up Full list of winners and nomineesMAJOR OSCAR WINNERS Best supporting actress: Mo'Nique (Precious)Best supporting actor: Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds)Best animated feature: Up Full list of winners and nominees
Precious also picked up the best adapted screenplay award for screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher.Precious also picked up the best adapted screenplay award for screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher.
Waltz was a little known TV and stage actor when he was cast by director Quentin Tarantino, but has won nearly every major award since the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2009 - where he was named best actor.Waltz was a little known TV and stage actor when he was cast by director Quentin Tarantino, but has won nearly every major award since the film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2009 - where he was named best actor.
"There's no way I can ever thank you enough," said the 53-year-old Austrian, paying tribute to Tarantino."There's no way I can ever thank you enough," said the 53-year-old Austrian, paying tribute to Tarantino.
Both The Hurt Locker and Avatar entered the race with nine nominations each, though industry watchers suggest Bigelow's Iraq war drama may have the edge.Both The Hurt Locker and Avatar entered the race with nine nominations each, though industry watchers suggest Bigelow's Iraq war drama may have the edge.
So far Avatar has two awards - for Art Direction and Cinematography - to The Hurt Locker's three.
Screenwriter Mark Boal heralded the film's first success of the night, winning best original screenplay. The film also picked up awards for sound editing and sound mixing.Screenwriter Mark Boal heralded the film's first success of the night, winning best original screenplay. The film also picked up awards for sound editing and sound mixing.
OSCARS 2010: AS IT HAPPENS A film is showing all the nominated characters talking about what an honour it is to be in the running. Thumbs up for creativity. Live updates on the ceremonyOSCARS 2010: AS IT HAPPENS A film is showing all the nominated characters talking about what an honour it is to be in the running. Thumbs up for creativity. Live updates on the ceremony
Former journalist Boal paid tribute to the film-makers, cast and crew: "The results widely exceeded my expectations," adding "this belongs to one extraordinary and visionary individual, Kathryn Bigelow".Former journalist Boal paid tribute to the film-makers, cast and crew: "The results widely exceeded my expectations," adding "this belongs to one extraordinary and visionary individual, Kathryn Bigelow".
The low-budget film, which has made just $15m (£9.9m) at the box office, is battling Cameron's 3D sci-fi juggernaut Avatar, which has taken more than $2bn (£1.32bn).The low-budget film, which has made just $15m (£9.9m) at the box office, is battling Cameron's 3D sci-fi juggernaut Avatar, which has taken more than $2bn (£1.32bn).
Speaking on the red carpet, Cameron paid tribute to his best director rival Bigelow, to whom he was briefly married, and with whom he has made a number of films.Speaking on the red carpet, Cameron paid tribute to his best director rival Bigelow, to whom he was briefly married, and with whom he has made a number of films.
"I've extolled her virtues to the world and supported her as a film-maker. I'd be tremendously proud if she won.""I've extolled her virtues to the world and supported her as a film-maker. I'd be tremendously proud if she won."
"We feel we've already been sufficiently celebrated," he added, referring to Avatar's "tremendous box office and the nine nominations"."We feel we've already been sufficiently celebrated," he added, referring to Avatar's "tremendous box office and the nine nominations".
The Hurt Locker is tipped to win the best picture OscarThe Hurt Locker is tipped to win the best picture Oscar
For her part, Bigelow said she was "honoured to be in the same conversation" as Cameron.For her part, Bigelow said she was "honoured to be in the same conversation" as Cameron.
"I like to think about the work speaking for itself," added the 58-year-old, who is the first woman to be nominated for the best director gong since Sofia Coppola for Lost in Translation in 2003. "This film is really touching a nerve.""I like to think about the work speaking for itself," added the 58-year-old, who is the first woman to be nominated for the best director gong since Sofia Coppola for Lost in Translation in 2003. "This film is really touching a nerve."
If Bigelow is named best director, she would become the first female to win the award - only four women have ever been nominated.If Bigelow is named best director, she would become the first female to win the award - only four women have ever been nominated.
Tarantino's World War II fantasy Inglorious Basterds is seen as the only film that could cause an upset in the race for evening's top award.Tarantino's World War II fantasy Inglorious Basterds is seen as the only film that could cause an upset in the race for evening's top award.
It is the first time since 1966 that 10 films have competed for best picture, prompting a major shake-up to the voting system, and paving the way for a possible surprise best picture win.It is the first time since 1966 that 10 films have competed for best picture, prompting a major shake-up to the voting system, and paving the way for a possible surprise best picture win.
British hopesBritish hopes
Critically acclaimed 3D film Up, also shortlisted in the best picture category, won best animated feature film.Critically acclaimed 3D film Up, also shortlisted in the best picture category, won best animated feature film.
"It was an incredible adventure making this movie, but the heart of it came from home," said director Pete Docter, paying tribute to his parents, wife and children. "You guys are the greatest adventure.""It was an incredible adventure making this movie, but the heart of it came from home," said director Pete Docter, paying tribute to his parents, wife and children. "You guys are the greatest adventure."
Former Oscar winner Nick Park missed out on the award for best short animated film - for the Wallace and Gromit film A Matter of Loaf and Death - losing to French film Logorama.Former Oscar winner Nick Park missed out on the award for best short animated film - for the Wallace and Gromit film A Matter of Loaf and Death - losing to French film Logorama.
Tarantino was joined by co-star Diane Kruger and Christophe Waltz Tarantino was joined by co-star Diane Kruger and Christoph Waltz
However, costume designer Sandy Powell became the first British winner of the night, winning her third Oscar for her work on The Young Victoria.However, costume designer Sandy Powell became the first British winner of the night, winning her third Oscar for her work on The Young Victoria.
A previous winner for The Aviator and Shakespeare in Love, she paid tribute to those costume designers who work on contemporary films which are often overlooked at awards ceremonies, but added the Oscar was "coming home with me".A previous winner for The Aviator and Shakespeare in Love, she paid tribute to those costume designers who work on contemporary films which are often overlooked at awards ceremonies, but added the Oscar was "coming home with me".
British hopeful Carey Mulligan, who is nominated for her breakthrough performance in An Education, was among the early arrivals on the red carpet.British hopeful Carey Mulligan, who is nominated for her breakthrough performance in An Education, was among the early arrivals on the red carpet.
"Everything has been building to this - it's massive," said Mulligan, 24."Everything has been building to this - it's massive," said Mulligan, 24.
Sandra Bullock is expected to win best actress for The Blind SideSandra Bullock is expected to win best actress for The Blind Side
Sandra Bullock is the favourite for the best actress Oscar for The Blind Side, while Jeff Bridges is tipped to take best actor for Crazy Heart.Sandra Bullock is the favourite for the best actress Oscar for The Blind Side, while Jeff Bridges is tipped to take best actor for Crazy Heart.
Bridges, 60, has swept the awards season this year, winning Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards for his portrayal of an alcoholic country singer.Bridges, 60, has swept the awards season this year, winning Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards for his portrayal of an alcoholic country singer.
On Sunday he was backed by George Clooney, one of his rivals to the best actor trophy, who told reporters on the red carpet "I feel very lucky to be here and fairly aware of the idea that Jeff Bridges is going to win."On Sunday he was backed by George Clooney, one of his rivals to the best actor trophy, who told reporters on the red carpet "I feel very lucky to be here and fairly aware of the idea that Jeff Bridges is going to win."
"I love Jeff," said Clooney, himself a previous Oscar winner. "He's my friend, so it's kind of great.""I love Jeff," said Clooney, himself a previous Oscar winner. "He's my friend, so it's kind of great."
British actor Colin Firth, who will be vying with Clooney and Bridges for best actor, said the nomination alone was "as if somebody fired me out of a cannon".British actor Colin Firth, who will be vying with Clooney and Bridges for best actor, said the nomination alone was "as if somebody fired me out of a cannon".
"I am just circling Pluto on my way back, probably with a big thump tomorrow," he joked."I am just circling Pluto on my way back, probably with a big thump tomorrow," he joked.