The 81th Annual Academy Awards ceremony was held on February 22, 2009 at 5 p.m. ET and was hosted by Hugh Jackman. Jackman performed during the opening ceremony. In the segment, Jackman sang and made fun of the movies nominated for Best Picture. Actress Anne Hathaway joined Jackman on stage in the segment that made fun of the movie Frost/Nixon.
Past Hosts
- Jon Stewart hosted in 2008 and 2006
- Ellen DeGeneres hosted in 2007
- Chris Rock hosted in 2005
- Billy Crystal hosted in 2004, 2000, 1998, 1997, 1993, 1992, 1991 and 1990
- Steve Martin hosted in 2003 and 2001
- Whoopi Goldberg hosted in 2002, 1999, 1996 and 1994
- David Letterman hosted in 1995
Oscar Opening 2007
MySpace: Ellen's opening Oscar monologue at the 79th annual Academy Awards (Time: 3:26)
Oscar Opening 2006
MySpace Video: Jon Stewart hosting the 78th Oscars (Time: 5:27)