Colin Firth and The King's Speech win Oscar gold

Feb 27, 2011 8:48 PM by Kristin Watson

Posted in Entertainment / Movies & Reviews

Natalie Portman & Colin Firth's Oscars!

The King’s Speech came into the Oscars a favorite and left with its reputation intact, garnering Oscar’s highest praises for Best Actor (Colin Firth) and Best Picture. Christian Bale and Melissa Leo also shined bright for The Fighter while Natalie Portman accepted her first Best Actress win for Black Swan.

Anne Hathaway and James Franco sailed their way through the Academy Awards. From their fresh parodies to their quirky banter, Oscar couldn't have asked for a more perfect duo to celebrate with. While we all found their co-hosting charming and wittingly fresh for a new generation of viewers, it was really about the evening's stars and their films.

The King's Speech wins Best Picture

As many had predicted, The King's Speech couldn't be stopped, taking crowning achievements in Colin Firth's Best Actor win as well as Tom Hooper for Best Director and the evening's biggest honor, Best Picture. Out of twelve nominations, the decorated film captured four Oscars!

Some had thought Melissa Leo's time for Oscar was now and some had thought maybe not due to the recent rumblings of her self-endorsement. Those who believed in the actress couldn't have been more right. Leo and costar Christian Bale represented nicely in their supporting categories, graciously accepting their Oscar trophies on behalf of The Fighter. Leo's choice in bleep-worthy words might have come as a surprise but made for a great acceptance speech moment!

Let's face it, Natalie Portman was all the buzz in her Best Actress category, but many didn't count out Annette Bening. Portman's perfect portrayal of a ballerina on the edge in Black Swan -- and her growing baby bump -- couldn't be stopped, however. Portman was beautiful and emotional as she thanked her fiance and baby daddy, Benjamin Millepied.

The evening closed on a special note, as Hathaway introduced a children's group to perform Somewhere Over the Rainbow, reminding us of the future.

If you missed out on any of Oscar's big winners, simply take a look at SheKnows' complete winners list and don't forget to check out our Oscar play-by-play of Hollywood's biggest night. You don't want to be left out of the water cooler gossip, do you?