Kathryn Bigelow brings home the best-director awards during the 82nd Academy Award Ceremony for her Iraq War thriller "The Hurt Locker." beating her ex-husband James Cameron, the best-director winner for 1997's "Titanic" who was nominated this time for his sci-fi spectacle "Avatar." Kathryn Bigelow is the first woman in the 82-year history of the Oscars to earn Hollywood's top prize for filmmakers.

The acting prizes went to Sandra Bullock as best actress for "The Blind Side" followed by Jeff Bridges as best actor for "Crazy Heart"; Mo'Nique as supporting actress for "Precious" and Christoph Waltz as supporting actor for "Inglourious Basterds."

Also an industry darling, Bullock won with her first nomination. The night before the Oscars, Bullock also won the year's worst-actress prize at the Razzies for "All About Steve."

For complete official list of 82nd Academy Award Winners - The Oscars Awards Winners follow here.


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