Hollywood's hottest stars strutted down the Oscars red carpet on Sunday in a stunning parade of bejeweled couture gowns, glittering diamonds and debonair tuxedos.

The Silent movie “The Artist” crowned its spectacular awards season success by winning five Oscars including the coveted Best Picture prize at the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday.

Martin Scorsese's 3D adventure “Hugo” –  which had the most nominations, with 11 compared to 10 for “The Artist” – also ended the evening with five prizes, but all of them came in technical categories.

Meryl Streep won best actress for her powerful turn as former British premier Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady,” earning a standing ovation from the A-listHollywoodaudience.

Octavia Spencer took home the prize for best supporting actress for her role as a black maid in the civil rights drama “The Help,” receiving a standing ovation for her powerhouse performance.

While Pakistan's own Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy took home the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Subject for her film “Saving Face” along with co-director Daniel Junge. – Text by AFP, photos by Agencies.