Oscars Preview 2009
What She’s Up For: Best Actress for Rachel Getting Married
Red Carpet Style: There’s been a noticeable difference since Rachel Zoe took over Anne’s styling. Expect bright colours, statement pieces and intricate detailing from the first-time nominee.
Most Likely To: Want a rival to win. Anne is a massive Meryl Streep fan.
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PA PhotosKate Winslet
What She’s Up For: Best Actress for The Reader
Red Carpet Style: Kate’s bound to show off her new, svelte figure in a Balmain LBD.
Most Likely To: Give Gwyneth Paltrow a run for her money in the crying stakes.
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Rex FeaturesBrad Pitt
What He’s Up For: Best Actor for The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Red Carpet Style: Old-school Hollywood has been Brad’s inspiration on the red carpet recently so we can expect a bespoke suit, woollen scarf and, of course, his moustache on Oscars night.
Most Likely To: Be star-struck by his fellow nominees. "When I started out, my gods, so to speak, were Gary Oldman, Sean Penn and Mickey Rourke, so it's a real honour for me to be sitting at the same table," he said.
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PA PhotosHeath Ledger
What He’s Up For: Best Supporting Actor for The Dark Knight
Most Likely To: Win his category
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PA PhotosAngelina Jolie
What She’s Up For: Best Actress for Changeling
Red Carpet Style: Something black and/or white, minimalist and probably Versace.
Most Likely To: Head home early to see her kids
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PA PhotosMickey Rourke
What He’s Up For: Best Actor for Wrestler
Red Carpet Style: Some describe Mickey’s style as bohemian; others say it’s just a bit of a mess. He’s a fan of velvet lapels – let’s hope he pulls it together for his big night!
Most Likely To: Say something inappropriate
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PA PhotosPenelope Cruz
What She’s Up For: Best Supporting Actress for Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Red Carpet Style: Petite Pen likes to play it safe with classic, sculpted dresses and a neat up ‘do.
Most Likely To: Come without a date. She’s famously protective of her relationship with co-star Javier Bardem.
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PA PhotosMeryl Streep
What She’s Up For: Best Actress for Doubt
Red Carpet Style: The Hollywood Grande Dame loves her Armani trouser suits
Most Likely To: Get bored during the ceremony; this is Meryl’s 15th Oscar nomination after all.
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PA PhotosSean Penn
What He’s Up For: Best Actor for Milk
Red Carpet Style: All-black Gucci shirt and suit
Most Likely To: Call for a gay president in his acceptance speech
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PA PhotosAmy Adams
What She’s Up For: Best Supporting Actress for Doubt
Red Carpet Style: She might wear a nun’s habit in Doubt but when it comes to the red carpet, Amy Adams likes to show off her milky skin in black or flesh-coloured tones.
Most Likely To: Shy away from the cameras
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PA PhotosMarisa Tomei
What She’s Up For: Best Supporting Actress for The Wrestler
Red Carpet Style: Marisa has impressed us with a number of bold, red carpet choices, but we reckon the actress will opt for a voluminous, Giambattista Valli creation on Oscars night.
Most Likely To: Trip on her way to the stage. The starlet lost her footing when she won Best Supporting Actress in 1993.
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PA PhotosRobert Downey Jr
What He’s Up For: Best Supporting Actor for Tropic Thunder
Red Carpet Style: Debonair RDJ is a bit partial to three-quarter-length jackets, but then again he may surprise us – at the Golden Globes, the actor turned up in a pair of Converse trainers.
Most Likely To: Have the audience in stitches
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PA PhotosAnne Hathaway
What She’s Up For: Best Actress for Rachel Getting Married
Red Carpet Style: There’s been a noticeable difference since Rachel Zoe took over Anne’s styling. Expect bright colours, statement pieces and intricate detailing from the first-time nominee.
Most Likely To: Want a rival to win. Anne is a massive Meryl Streep fan.
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