Behind the scenes fun at a glittering Hollywood gala

With the serious business of posing in their finery over with, the atmosphere lightened at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.

The cast of The Help whooped with joy; the Bridesmaids pretended to get tipsy, Angelina Jolie chatted with old friends and everyone just let generally loose.

Elsewhere, Alec Baldwin was heard making bawdy comments about his statuette and Hollywood newcomer Jean Dujardin, who is the man of the hour on the back of The Artist was seen savouring his triumph.

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