Oscars 2009 after-parties

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Oscars 2009 after-parties

Photos from the 81st Academy Awards Fox Searchlight and Vanity Fair Oscar after-parties in Los Angeles.

It was time to celebrate Slumdog-style at the Fox Searchlight post-Oscar party. Here, cast young and old pass around one of the eight statues won.

Fox Searchlight Pictures President Peter Rice (left) and director Danny Boyle show off the 'Slumdog Millionaire' hardware at the Fox Searchlight post-Oscars party.

And now it's time to dance Bollywood-style with star Freida Pinto.

Meanwhile, Vanity Fair had its party for everyone not associated with 'Slumdog Millionaire.' Here, best actress winner Kate Winslet and husband director Sam Mendes arrive with a certain gold-plated guest.

Statuesque nominee Anne Hathaway rocks the fishtail dress.

NOW it's a party! Mickey Rourke makes a grand entrance at the Vanity Fair post-Oscar bash. Nice jacket.

Actress Marisa Tomei was nominated for best supporting actress in 'The Wrestler.'

'WALL-E' Director Andrew Stanton and producer John Lasseter celebrate their Best Animated Feature win.

Director Len Wiseman and his wife actress Kate Beckinsale arrive.

Actress Penelope Cruz won this little guy for her best supporting actress role in 'Vicky Christina Barcelona.'

Actors Diane Lane and Josh Brolin look suave, especially Diane loaded with jewelry.

We think comedians Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman are having a good time, but it's a little hard to tell.

Actress Salma Hayek bucks the white and blue dress trends.

Actress Rosario Dawson glows.

Actors Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt.

Funny ladies Megan Mullally, Molly Shannon and Tina Fey.

it just wouldn't be a Vanity Fair event without Madonna.

Actors Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer arrive.

Bankable actor Will Smith.

Actress Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry.

Actors Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.

Actor Robert Downey Jr. and producer Susan Downey.

Actress Reese Witherspoon.

Actor Forest Whitaker and his lovely wife Keisha Whitaker.

Actor Robert De Niro and wife Grace Hightower

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It was time to celebrate Slumdog-style at the Fox Searchlight post-Oscar party. Here, cast young and old pass around one of the eight statues won.

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