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Ian McKellen has responded to Sam Smith‘s shout-out during his acceptance speech at the 2016 Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday (February 28) in Hollywood.

The 23-year-old singer won the award for Best Original Song and said that Ian once mentioned that no openly gay man has won an Oscar before and he’s proud to be the first.

This statement is untrue as Dustin Lance Black won an Oscar back in 2009 for writing the movie Milk and he called the singer out for the mistake.

“I’d said no openly gay actor had received #Oscars – that doesn’t detract from @samsmithworld achievement. Congratulations to him & all others!” Ian said to clarify that he was only speaking of actors.

Pictured inside: Sam switching up his outfit to attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party with “Writing’s On the Wall” co-writer Jimmy Napes.

FYI: Sam is wearing dunhill Bespoke at the party.

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Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova are gorgeous ladies in white while arriving at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday (February 28) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 34-year-old tennis star and Maria, 28, both rocked similarly floral embellished ensembles at the event, which followed the 2016 Oscars.

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“Time for a change ✂️,” Serena captioned with her Instagram post before the event, referring to her new short hairdo.

FYI: Serena is wearing a custom Galia Lahav dress. Maria is wearing a Preen dress paired with Gianvito Rossi sandals, Anita Ko earrings, and a Farbod Barsum bag.

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Ashlee Simpson hits the red carpet with her husband Evan Ross at the 2016 Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Oscar Viewing Party on Sunday (February 28) in West Hollywood, Calif.

Another hot couple in attendance at the event was Jesse Metcalfe and his girlfriend Cara Santana.

More celebs who stepped out at the charity party included Grey’s Anatomy‘s Camilla Luddington, model Andreja Pejic, Les Miserables‘ Samantha Barks with boyfriend Jack Fox, Unfriended‘s Renee Olstead, and Cheyenne Jackson with husband Jason Landau.

FYI: Renee is wearing a Lotuz dress, a Rosa Tolenttino clutch, and Charlie Lapson diamonds. Cara is carrying a Rauwolf clutch.

Miranda Kerr and Ashley Graham look super hot in their red dresses while walking the carpet at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday (February 28) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The ladies were joined at the event by Ashley‘s fellow Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model, Hailey Clauson.

FYI: Miranda is wearing a custom KaufmanFranco gown, Christian Louboutin shoes, an Atelier Swarovski bag and jewelry. Ashley is wearing a Bao Tranchi dress, Tom Ford heels, and Mimi So jewelry. Hailey is wearing an Atelier Versace dress and Stuart Weitzman shoes.

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Chris Rock is all smiles while arriving at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday (February 28) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 51-year-old comedian and host was accompanied by his mother Rosalie and his girlfriend Megalyn Echikunwoke.

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In case you missed it, check out Chris‘ amazing opening monologue where he had a lot to say about the #OscarsSoWhite controversy!

FYI: Chris is wearing a Burberry tuxedo, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Martin Katz cuff links. Megalyn is wearing Tamara Mellon pumps. Rosalie is wearing Martin Katz jewelry.

Demi Lovato looks stunning as she walks the carpet at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday (February 28) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 23-year-old singer was joined at the event by her longtime boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama.

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Nick Jonas, who Demi is about to start a tour with, was also seen in attendance at the annual party.

FYI: Demi is wearing a Dolce&Gabbana dress and clutch, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Neil Lane jewelry. Nick is wearing Emporio Armani.

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Rachel McAdams and Kerry Washington strike a pose at the 2016 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday (February 28) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 37-year-old actress and Kerry, 39, both switched into different outfits to attend the event.

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Rachel, who was nominated for Best Supporting Actress, hit the stage with Michael B. Jordan to present while Kerry arrived on stage with Henry Cavill.

FYI: Rachel is wearing a Naeem Khan dress with Stuart Weitzman heels. Kerry is wearing a Versace dress paired with Stuart Weitzman pumps.

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