The 2012 Oscars

Best Picture was 'The Artist'



Best Actor went to Jean Dujardin for his leading role in 'The Artist'



Best Actress went to Meryl Streep for her role in 'The Iron Lady'



Best Supporting Actor was Christopher Plummer in 'Beginners'. He is the oldest actor to win an Oscar at age 82.



Best Supporting Actress was Octavia Spencer in 'The Help'




Best Director went to Michel Hazanavicius for 'The Artist'


Others are:

Short Film (Animated): The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Short Film (Documentary): Saving Face

Short Film (Live Action): The Shore

Writing (Original Screenplay): Midnight In Paris

Writing  (Adapted Screenplay): The Descendants

Music (Original Song): “Man Or Muppet,” The Muppets

Music (Original Score): The Artist

Visual Effects: Hugo

Animated Feature: Rango

Documentary Feature: Undefeated

Sound Mixing: Hugo

Sound Editing: Hugo

Film Editing: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Makeup: The Iron Lady

Costume Design: The Artist, Mark Bridges

Art Direction: Hugo

Cinematography: Hugo