Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway performed at the 2009 Oscars in the opening number, she sang and danced with host Hugh Jackman and impersonated Richard Nixon in a tribute to the Oscar nominated film Frost/Nixon.
Academy Awards Fast Facts
- 2009 Academy Awards: February 22, 2009 at 8/7c
- Network: ABC
- 2009 host: Hugh Jackman
- Venue: Kodak Theatre in downtown Hollywood
Will The Performers Help The Oscars?
Bill Condon and Laurence Mark, the producers of the 81st Academy Awards show, kept the names of the performers and presenters under wraps, with a few exceptions. Vanessa Hudgens, Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Amanda Seyfried and Beyonce were revealed to be performers for the 81st Academy Awards show.
Condon and Mark also instituted some changes to encourage longer viewing and to increase interest in the show, due to last year's telecast falling to the lowest number of viewers ever. They were hoping the younger stars will enhance the ratings this year.MTV: Will Zac Efron...(February 18, 2009) The Independent: ...Oscar's Gilt Trip? (February 20, 2009)
Anne Hathway Oscar Perforamnce
- YouTube Video: Oscar Opening (Time: 7:58)
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Fast Facts
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Born
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Birth name
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway
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Birthplace
Brooklyn, New York
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Height
5'8"
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Joined the 2009 Academy Awards telecast as a performerJust Jared: Anne Hathaway... (February 19, 2009)
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Opened the show with a song and dance number with host Hugh Jackman
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Impersonated Richard Nixon
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Life & Style announced that Hathaway had joined rehearsals at the Kodak Theatre on February 19Life & Style: Oscar Spoiler Alert!... (February 19, 2009)
