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Kate Mara gives a smile over the shoulder as she arrives at the 2012 Oscars held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday (February 26) in Hollywood.

The 28-year-old American Horror Story actress wore a dress by Jack Guisso Couture, Lorraine Schwartz jewels, and Brian Atwood heels.

Earlier in the week, Kate attended Vanity Fair’s “Vanities” party in Hollywood. Actors Malin Akerman and George Clooney were also present at the star-studded event.

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Jennifer Lopez shines on the red carpet at the 2012 Oscars held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday (February 26) in Hollywood.

The 42-year-old entertainer rocked a Zuhair Murad dress with a Ferragamo clutch.

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“It’s Hollywood’s biggest night. We work so hard to make great films,” JLo said on the carpet.

Look out for Jennifer on stage tonight – she’ll be presenting an award!

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Anna Faris shows off a cropped ‘do on the red carpet at the 2012 Oscars held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday (February 26) in Hollywood.

The 35-year-old actress (in Diane von Furstenberg) brought her husband, Parks and Recreation actor Chris Pratt, as her date for the evening!

Anna stars opposite Sacha Baron Cohen in the upcoming film The Dictator – and he walked the red carpet in costume!

Sacha, as Admiral General Aladeen, also dumped an urn he said contained Kim Jong Il‘s ashes on Ryan Seacrest‘s head.

FYI: Anna finished her look with YSL shoes and jewelry by Tiffany and Co.

Emma Stone looks stunning on the red carpet at the 2012 Oscars held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday (February 26) in Hollywood.

The 23-year-old actress wore a Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress.

Emma is presenting at the show tonight and is also representing her film The Help, which is nominated for 4 awards including Best Picture!

Emma‘s co-stars Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer are both up for Best Supporting Actress and Viola Davis is nominated for Best Actress.

FYI: Emma finished her look with Brian Atwood heels and Louis Vuitton bag and jewels.

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Sacha Baron Cohen hits the red carpet as his character from The Dictator at the 2012 Oscars held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday (February 26) in Hollywood.

The 40-year-old actor carried around an urn of Kim Jong Il‘s “ashes” on the red carpet – and during an interview, dumped the remnants from the container on Ryan Seacrest‘s head!

Earlier in the week, there was some controversy surrounding Sacha‘s attendance on the red carpet. It was originally rumored that Sacha would be banned from the festivities, but the Academy finally allowed him to walk as The Dictator from his upcoming film of the same name.

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Octavia Spencer wears a custom hand beaded Tadashi Shoji creation on the red carpet at the 2012 Oscars held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday (February 26) in Hollywood.

The 39-year-old star of The Help is nominated for Best Supporting Actress! The Help is also up for the Academy Award for Best Picture.

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“Thanks AU, thanks Montgomery, thanks home state…..thanks family!” Octavia wrote on her Twitter account before heading to the show.

FYI: Octavia finished her look with Jimmy Choo shoes, Neil Lane jewelry, and a Judith Leiber clutch.

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Jean Dujardin hits the red carpet at the 2012 Oscars held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday (February 26) in Hollywood.

The 39-year-old actor walked the carpet with his wife Alexandra Lamy.

Jean is nominated for Best Actor tonight for his work as George Valentin in The Artist. He is up against Demian Bichir (A Better Life), George Clooney (The Descendants), Gary Oldman (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), and Brad Pitt (Moneyball).

Billy Crystal hosts the 2012 Oscars live TONIGHT at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT on ABC!

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