Brits At The Oscars 2013: Five Reasons To Be Proud Of Blighty

Jessica Chastain in gold! Jennifer Hudson a-sparkle in blue! George Clooney looking like Santa!

Yes, yes, the red carpet at the Oscars 2013 was covered in Hollywood stars but our own actors also did a marvellous job flying the flag for British talent. Here's five who made us want to have a nip of Pimms and sing God Save The Queen...

Helena Bonham Carter
The thing that's so wonderful about Helena is you get the feeling she just put on her favourite dress, told Tim Burton it was time to go and skipped out the door. Yet, she is still always the most compelling looking person at any event and the Oscars was no different. Typically, she wore Vivienne Westwood and looked one part superstar, one part eccentric thespian and one part queen bee. Glorious.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones
Hang on, you forgot Catherine's one of our's? Let us cast your mind back to the Darling Buds Of May. Remember now? Good. So, yes, Cat-Z trotted off to Hollywood, married Michael Douglas and became a massive star. And, didn't she just look like one on the red carpet? Posing on her own for a good five minutes while Him Indoors checked his watch, like any good British woman, we imagine CZJ told Douglas she'd spent ages getting ready and he'd just have to wait while she had her moment in the sun. Good girl.

Eddie Redmayne
Oh, how we love him! And it's not even about him face this time, it's because he turned up to the Oscars wearing his actual slippers. Okay, they were maybe not his usual ones - these were probably super fancy awards slippers, but still, Eddie sauntered down the red carpet in velvet loafers embossed with skulls. He says it was an attempt to be "edgy". We say, "Eddie, you like slippers, we like slippers. What could possibly go wrong?"

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Adele
In sparkly black Jenny Packham, beehived hair and diamonds *whispers "she's just so wonderful" in squeaky, emotional voice*.

Naomie Harris
Well, hello there Moneypenny! Er, has anyone ever seen Naomie Harris look so amazing? She's a total saucepot, as the Oscars 2013 has confirmed. A girl with a slit cut that high means business. She's saying, "Okay, I'm totally an outstanding actress (so true) but have you noticed how completely sensational I look too?" Yes, Naomie, we have. Top marks.

See all the stars on the red carpet at the Oscars 2013...

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Jennifer Lawrence
Actress Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Actors Michael Douglas, left, and Catherine Zeta-Jones arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Actors Michael Douglas, left, and Catherine Zeta-Jones arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Adele
Singer Adele arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
Adele
Singer Adele arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Adele
Singer Adele arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Liev Schreiber, Naomi Watts
Actors Liev Schreiber, left, and Naomi Watts arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
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Jennifer Aniston arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
John Stamos
Actor John Stamos arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
Don Johnson
Actor Don Johnson arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
Renée Zellweger
Actress Renée Zellweger arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
Jennifer Hudson
Actress Jennifer Hudson arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
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Liev Schreiber arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Robert De Niro arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Daniel Day-Lewis arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
Quvenzhane Wallis
Actress Quvenzhane Wallis arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
Quvenzhane Wallis
Actress Quvenzhane Wallis arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
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Naomi Watts arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Halle Berry arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Paul Rudd arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Jeremy Renner arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Tommy Lee Jones arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Salma Hayek arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Anne Hathaway arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Don Johnson arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Queen Latifah arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Kristen Stewart arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Sally Field arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Jennifer Lawrence arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Sandra Bullock arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Chris Pine arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
Renee Zellweger arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
The 85th Academy Awards - Arrivals - Los Angeles
George Clooney arriving for the 85th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles.
Helen Hunt
Actress Helen Hunt arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Helen Hunt
Actress Helen Hunt arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Naomi Watts
Actress Naomi Watts arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Jessica Chastain
Actress Jessica Chastain arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP)
Helen Hunt
Actress Helen Hunt arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Jessica Chastain
Actress Jessica Chastain arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP)
Melissa McCarthy
Actress Melissa McCarthy arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke
Actor Jason Clarke, right, kisses actress Jessica Chastain as they arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Carlo Allegri/Invision/AP)
Tommy Lee Jones
Actor Tommy Lee Jones arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Christopher Plummer
Actor Christopher Plummer arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Justin Theroux, Jennifer Aniston
Justin Theroux, left, and Jennifer Aniston arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
George Clooney, Stacy Keibler
Actor George Clooney, left, and Stacy Keibler arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Adele
Singer Adele arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
George Clooney
Actor George Clooney arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Jessica Chastain
Actress Jessica Chastain arrives at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
George Clooney, Stacy Keibler
Actor George Clooney, left, and Stacy Keibler arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
George Clooney, Stacy Keibler
Actor George Clooney, left, and Stacy Keibler arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)
George Clooney, Stacy Keibler
Actor George Clooney, left, and Stacy Keibler arrive at the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday Feb. 24, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

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