Following month's of uncertainty, the biggest award ceremony of the year did get to roll out its red carpet and the good, the great and the glamorous flocked to the LA's Kodak Theatre to court the limelight, showcase fabulous frocks and perhaps pick up one of the illustrious little gold men.
In the words of Jon Steward, the evening's host, 'I'm happy to say the fight is over - so tonight, welcome to the make-up sex!'