), and marked the Oscars debut of a couple of screenwriting besties named Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

Check out some of the best photos from evening, ahead.

Comedian Billy Crystal performs the opening act as

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Actor Robin Williams holds up his Oscar after winn

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Actress Kim Basinger holds up her Oscar for Best S

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70th Annual Academy Awards - Press Room

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Helen Hunt

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Jack Nicholson holds up his Oscar after winning th

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The 70th Annual Academy Awards - Red Carpet

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James Cameron holds the three Oscars he won for Be

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Minnie Driver

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70TH OSCARS CEREMONY IN LOS ANGELES

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Singer Celine Dion holds a replica of the blue dia

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The 70th Annual Academy Awards - Red Carpet

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Melanie Griffith;Antonio Banderas [& Wife #2]

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70th Annual Academy Awards - Outside Arrivals

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The 70th Annual Academy Awards - Red Carpet

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70th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

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The 70th Annual Academy Awards - Red Carpet

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70TH OSCARS CEREMONY IN LOS ANGELES

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Madonna

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70th Annual Academy Awards - Arrivals

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Actress Halle Berry arrives for the 70th Annual Aca

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Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger (L) and his wife repor

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The 70th Annual Academy Awards - Red Carpet

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The 70th Annual Academy Awards - Red Carpet

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