The Oscar for Actor In a Leading Role was awarded to Jean Dujardin for his role in The Artist. A lot of people thought George Clooney was going to get this one, but no such luck for him.
The nominees were:
Demián Bichir
A Better Life
George Clooney
The Descendants
Jean Dujardin
The Artist
Gary Oldman
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Brad Pitt
Moneyball
Here’s some of what they’re saying on Twitter:
@zjmw2
Zacharie Mantha-WareI’m really glad Jean Dujardin won! #Oscars
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@punchycritic
Travis HopsonJean Dujardin wins Best Actor for THE ARTIST! I’m calling that a minor uspet. Clooney should’ve taken it. #oscars 1 minute ago via web · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@cutieluti
NatalieOH MY GOD YEAH YES JEAN DUJARDIN OH MY GOD YOU HOT FRENCHIE #oscars 1 minute ago via Twitter for iPhone · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@hidrees
Huda IdreesJean DuJardin – the man who won an oscar without saying a word #oscars 2 minutes ago via web · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@CFLlightSabers
BhargavOscar for best actor goes to Jean dujardin from the artist as expected #oscars #smioscars 2 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@DannyAston1
Daniel AstonJean Dujardin best actor. Nice surprise. #oscars 2 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@cduranduran
Cristian DuranOh, Jean Dujardin. Won’t see him no more. #Oscars #tweetroast 1 minute ago via web · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@cassayyysays
Cassie Teevanjean dujardin deserved best actor, so happy that he wonnn! #oscars 1 minute ago via web · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto
@tesskkelly
Tess KellyI really thought George was gonna win that one, but I am SOOOO happy for Jean Dujardin. #Oscars 1 minute ago via Twitter for iPhone · Reply · Retweet · Favorite · powered by @socialditto