82nd Academy Awards: The Red Carpet (115 images)

An Oscar statue under plastic sheeting stands protected on the Red Carpet area in front of the Kodak Theatre the day before the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 6, 2010. Rain is expected to clear out before celebrities start to arrive for the Oscars on Sunday. UPI/Roger L. Wollenberg

Producer Lori McCreary, actor Morgan Freeman and daughter Morgana Freeman arrive on the red carpet at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 7, 2010. UPI/David Silpa

Nominee for Best Actress in a Leading Role Meryl Streep arrives on the red carpet at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 7, 2010. UPI/Phil McCarten

Nominee for Best Actress in a Leading Role Meryl Streep arrives on the red carpet at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 7, 2010. UPI/Phil McCarten

Nominee for Best Actress in a Leading Role Meryl Streep arrives on the red carpet at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 7, 2010. UPI/Phil McCarten

Nominee for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Christoph Waltz arrives on the red carpet at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 7, 2010. UPI/Phil McCarten