Penelope Cruz leads Oscars fashion charge

IN THIS year's Oscars frockfest, Penelope Cruz and Kate Winslet triumphed over Zoe Saldana and Vera Farmiga's tragedies. Splashy colour, strapless gowns and long trains were all the rage in LA as the who's who of Hollywood stepped out for the 82nd Academy Awards.

Aussie star Sam Worthington and girlfriend Natalie Mark were early on the red carpet, strolling by under driving rain. Wearing a Bironi suit, the knockabout star of Avatar used the opportunity to spruik for more work.Penelope Cruz Latest Hairstyles And Fashion

"I just need another job," he said. "You take it as it rolls.

"You put your monkey suit on you come here and be what you need to be," he added, chewing gum and saying he was wearing shoes from discount retailer Payless.