• The oft-nominated Woody Allen made his first-ever appearance at the ceremony, introducing a 9/11 inspired tribute to films set in New York City.

  • Of the twenty nominated actors that year, Sean Penn was the only one not in attendance. However, nominee Will Smith left before his category was announced to take care of his sick son.

  • Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and Maggie Smith were introduced as the Smith Family.

  • To date (2009), this is the longest ever Academy Awards ceremony with a running time of four hours and twenty three minutes.


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