It was a big Oscar night for “Slumdog Millionaire.” The ghetto-to-glory story wins the best-picture Academy Award and seven other Oscars.
Danny Boyle wins best director for “Slumdog Millionaire” and he thanked the people of Mumbai, India, saying they even dwarf Oscar himself.
Kate Winslet wins best actress for the Holocaust-themed drama “The Reader.” Sean Penn takes best actor for the title role of “Milk.” The late Heath Ledger wins supporting actor for “The Dark Knight,” while Penelope Cruz was honored as best supporting actress for “Vicky Cristina Barcelona.”
Penn used his acceptance speech to urge an end to the ban on gay marriage. He played the slain gay-rights pioneer Harvey Milk.
The crowd gave a standing ovation to Heath Ledger’s family as they accepted his best supporting actor Oscar. Ledger died 13 months ago. His father, Kim, thanked the academy for recognizing his son’s “amazing work.”
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