Oscar awards ceremony in Hollywood
(Reuters)
Updated: 2004-03-01 07:41

Film director Peter Jackson kisses his wife Fran Walsh after winning an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 76th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday in Hollywood, CA. "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" secured 11 golden statues, including Best Picture and Best Director. [Reuters] Actor Sean Penn (L) and actress Charlize Theron with their Oscar awards at the 76th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, CA, February 29, 2004. Penn won Best Actor for his role in the film "Mystic River" and Theron, Best Actress for her role in "Monster." [Reuters] Actress Charlize Theron (L) of South Africa with presenter/actor Adrien Brody after winning the Oscar for best actress during the 76th annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, CA, February 29, 2004. Theron won for her role in "Monster". [Reuters]

Actor Sean Penn accepts the Oscar for best actor from actress Nicole Kidman of Australia during the 76th annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, CA, February 29, 2004. Penn won for his role in "Mystic River".  [Reuters]

Director Peter Jackson (R) accepts the Oscar for best adapted screenplay for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" from director Sofia Coppola during the 76th annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, CA, February 29, 2004.  [Reuters]

Actress Renee Zellweger accepts the Oscar for best supporting actress at the 76th annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, CA, February 29, 2004. Zellweger won for her role in "Cold Mountain." Actor Tim Robbins accepts the Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in the film "Mystic River" at the 76th annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood,CA, February 29, 2004.  [Reuters] Actress Charlize Theron (R) and boyfriend Stuart Townsend arrive for the 76th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, CA, February 29, 2004. Theron won the Oscar for best actress for her performance as a serial killer in "Monster." She is also an Academy Award nominee for best actress for her work in the film "Monster." [Reuters] Actress Julia Roberts waves as she arrives on the red carpet for the 76th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, CA, February 29, 2004. Roberts presented an award during the Academy Awards ceremony. British actress Samantha Morton shows off her shoes as she arrives on the red carpet for the 76th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, CA, February 29, 2004. Morton is an Academy Award nominee for best actress for her role in the film "In America." [Reuters] Actress Renee Zellweger walks the red carpet after arriving for the 76th annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, CA, February 29, 2004. Zellweger was nominated for best supporting actress for her role in the film "Cold Mountain". [Reuters] Actress Liv Tyler arrives on the red carpet for the 76th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, CA, February 29, 2004. Tyler appeared in the film "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," which was nominated for an Academy Award for best picture. [Reuters] Actress Angelina Jolie arrives on the red carpet for the 76th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, CA, February 29, 2004. Jolie presented an award during the ceremony. [Reuters] Actor Johnny Depp arrives for the 76th annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood February 29, 2004. Depp was nominated for best actor for his role in "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl." Actress Uma Thurman arrives for the 76th annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, CA, February 29, 2004. [Reuters]