By Wonderwall.com Editors
1:29am PST, Feb 21, 2009
Fresh from a pre-Oscars work-out, multiple role-playing Best Supporting Actor Nominee Robert Downey Jr. proves he can even power-walk and chew gum at the same time. But how are the other nominees preparing themselves for the big night? Let's see!
Does Kate Winslet think she can win the Oscar via osmosis? The current Best Actress nominee hung out with last year's winner, Marion Cotillard, at the US-Ireland pre-Academy Awards event at the Ebell Club in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Mickey Rourke's pre-Oscar week had as many ups and downs as his entire career. The actor attended New York fashion week, mourned the death of his beloved dog, crashed Paris Hilton's birthday bash, then flew back to L.A. Get some rest, big guy.
Best Supporting Actress Nominee Marisa Tomei spent the week socializing for charity in Los Angeles. "The Wrestler" star showed her support at the Wonderwall/Children Mending Hearts Benefit for women and children in the Congo on Wednesday night.
Taraji P. Henson hit up former Best Actress winner Halle Berry for some advice at the Essence Magazine Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon. The "Benjamin Button" nominee even wore a matching silver dress – but will she be as in sync with Oscar?
Best Actor Nominee Sean Penn and his co-star-turned-chaffeur Emile Hirsch were recently spotted boozing with Kid Rock at Villa lounge in West Hollywood. Too bad Tommy Lee didn't show up – that would've sparked a pre-Oscars bar brawl to remember.
"Slumdog Millionaire" pair Dev Patel and Freida Pinto were recently spotted sharing an Oreo cheesecake at an L.A. bakery. Rumors abound. Plus, a group of their young co-stars will join them at the ceremony. Now that's adorable.
According to reports, has Best Actress hopeful Anne Hathaway been a) Rehearsing a routine with Oscar host Hugh Jackman, b) Going on a romantic date with new "friend" Adam Shulman, or c) Bumping into Penelope Cruz at Tower Bar? It's all of the above.
A Best Supporting Actress Nominee's campaigning is never done. "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" star Penelope Cruz heads home after a long night of pre-Oscar partying, while avoiding Jared Leto, Brandon Davis and the elder Hiltons, at the Chateau Marmont.
The actor's actor (and Best Supporting Actor Nominee) Philip Seymour Hoffman spent the week shooting a new film on the streets of New York City. Now that's dedication to the craft, kids.
Angelina Jolie was just another 'regular old Oscar mom', taking her girls shopping in New York City this week. We wonder if Shiloh and Zahara helped their mommy pick out a dress for the upcoming award show?
While Mom and the girls were hunting for party dresses, Brad and the boys hit the slots in Vegas. The world's most popular parents probably aren't picking up double Oscars this year, but their "his and hers" vacations seem like a fun consolation.
Coconut "Milk" daquiri anyone? Best Supporting Actor Nominee Josh Brolin got out of town to relax on the beaches of Hawaii with his daughter Eden. That's pretty much the best pre-Oscars activity we've seen all week.
