This year's Academy Awards shined like the stars that attended.  Hugh Jackman was an incredible host.  He kept our attention, kept the show moving and was flawless.  The way the show was put together this year, was unlike any show in the past.  We absolutely loved how they chose to have previous winners introduce the nominees and give the Oscars in the top categories. 

The personal touch it added to the show will be forever remembered.  It was a great way to truly honor the nominees.  So to the Academy- Kudos on the great work you did this year putting together the show.  And who knew Anne Hathaway had a voice like that!

Now lets get to the Winners of the 2009 Academy Awards:

Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire

As I said before- this was a shoe in to win.

Actor in a Leading Role: Sean Penn, Milk

In my predictions- I was torn between Sean and Mickey.  They are both great actors, while I would have loved to see Mickey's speech, I am happy with the choice.

Actress in a Leading Role: Kate Winslet, The Reader

What a great acceptance speech.  I was in tears.  Great actress, absolutely deserved to win.

Actor in a Supporting Role: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight

We all knew Heath would win.  Very touching that his family accepted the award on his behalf.

Actress in a Supporting Role: Penélope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Ahhh.  Penelople- I got a chance to watch Vicky Cristina Barcelona on Sunday before the show, and I think had I seen it before I made my picks, I would have changed my vote.

Director: Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire

I said before this was going to the new household name- Danny Boyle.  This film really is an inspiration.  To see an independent project become the big winner of the night really does show- anything is possible with talented people.

Check out the other winners: 

Original Screenplay: Dustin Lance Black, Milk

Adapted Screenplay: Simon Beaufoy, Slumdog Millionaire

Animated Feature Film: WALL-E

Foreign Language Film: Departures (Japan)

Original Score: A.R. Rahman, Slumdog Millionaire

Original Song: "Jai Ho," A.R. Rahman and Gulzar; Slumdog Millionaire

Art Direction: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Cinematography: Slumdog Millionaire

Costume Design: The Duchess

Makeup: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Film Editing: Slumdog Millionaire

Documentary Feature: Man on Wire

Documentary Short Subject: Smile Pinki

Animated Short Film: La Maison en Petits Cubes

Live Action Short Film: Spielzeugland (Toyland)

Sound Editing: The Dark Knight

Sound Mixing: Slumdog Millionaire

Visual Effects: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award: Jerry Lewis