Oscars 2010: Kathryn Bigelow, ‘The Hurt Locker’ wins Best Director, Best Picture
Bigelow is the first woman in the 82-year history of the Oscars to earn Hollywood’s top prize for filmmakers.
“There’s no other way to describe it. It’s the moment of a lifetime,” Bigelow said. “It’s so extraordinary to be in the company of my fellow nominees, such powerful filmmakers, who have inspired me and I have admired, some of them for decades.”
Among those Bigelow and “The Hurt Locker” beat are ex-husband James Cameron and his sci-fi spectacle “Avatar.” Bigelow and Cameron were married from 1989-91.
Cameron was seated right behind Bigelow at the Oscars and joined a standing ovation for her, clapping vigorously and saying, “Yes, yes” after she won.
First-time winners took all four acting prizes: Sandra Bullock as best actress for “The Blind Side“; Jeff Bridges as best actor for “Crazy Heart”; Mo’Nique as supporting actress for “Precious“; and Christoph Waltz as supporting actor for “Inglourious Basterds.” Source: Yahoo
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