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Stars, Photogs Rip Red-Carpet Restrictions

Academy uses back entrance to boost ratings

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(Newser) – Not everyone walked the red carpet at last night’s Oscars, and photographers were none too pleased, Variety reports. The Academy asked some stars to enter out of cameras’ reach, to keep fashion choices a secret until the telecast—in an attempt to boost ratings. Some celebs, including Jennifer Aniston and Jessica Alba, complied; others, including Kevin Kline and Miley Cyrus, refused (click the image to the left to see who didn't).

“Magazines want photos from the red carpet—the stars have spent hours getting ready and they’re prepared to pose,” said one photographer. “We sell these photos all year. This is a disaster both for us and for the designers who want their dresses seen at the Oscars.”

Actress Marisa Tomei, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in
Actress Marisa Tomei, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in "The Wrestler," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section...   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
British actress Kate Winslet, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a leading role for her work in
British actress Kate Winslet, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a leading role for her work in "The Reader," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section...   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Brad Pitt, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a leading role for his work in
Brad Pitt, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a leading role for his work in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," and Angelina Jolie arrive for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009,...   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Freida Pinto co-star in the Oscar-nominated best film
Freida Pinto co-star in the Oscar-nominated best film "Slumdog Millionaire," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Actress Taraji P. Henson, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in
Actress Taraji P. Henson, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009,...   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Actress Diane Lane, left, and actor Josh Brolin, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his work in
Actress Diane Lane, left, and actor Josh Brolin, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his work in "Milk," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood...   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Actor Mickey Rourke, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in
Actor Mickey Rourke, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in "The Wrestler," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los...   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Robert Downey Jr., nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a supporting role for his work in
Robert Downey Jr., nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a supporting role for his work in "Tropic Thunder" and his wife Susan Downey arrive for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the...   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Sean Penn, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a leading role for his work in
Sean Penn, nominated for an Oscar for best actor in a leading role for his work in "Milk," arrives with his wife Robin Wright Penn for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section...   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
Anne Hathaway, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a leading role for her work in
Anne Hathaway, nominated for an Oscar for best actress in a leading role for her work in "Rachel Getting Married," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of...   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Actress Amy Adams, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in
Actress Amy Adams, nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in "Doubt," arrives for the 81st Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
"I didn't just walk into a store and just find this," said Miley Cyrus, who did not use the back entrance at last night's Oscars, of her Zuhair Murad gown. "This is not a place to be toned down."   (AP Photo)
"We've been advised not to answer that question," said Sarah Jessica Parker, who walked red carpet at the 2009 Oscars, when asked if she was nudged by the Academy to skip it.   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
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Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates refused to skip the red carpet.   (Anastasiazacefron)

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