The film took home the statue for best film, beating its close rival, The Aviator, directed by Martin Scorcese.
Clint Eastwood also took an Oscar for best director. It was the second time the star earned an Oscar in this category. Previously he was awarded an Oscar for his work in the 1992 film Unforgiven.
The prize for best actor was given to Jamie Foxx for his role as legendary R&B singer Ray Charles in the film Ray. Hilary Swank won best actress for the ladies for her role as a young boxer in Million Dollar Baby.
The awards for best supporting actor and actress were given to Morgan Freeman for Million Dollar Baby and Cate Blanchett for her role as Katharine Hepburn in the Martin Scorsese film The Aviator.
In a suprise to all, Born Into Brothels won the Oscar for best documentary, beating out favorite Super Size Me, by Morgan Spurlock.
In the animated film category, Brad Bird’s The Incredibles, won against Shrek 2 and Shark Tale.
El Mar Adentro, written by Alejandro Amenabar won the award for best foreign language film.
The evening was lively with host Chris Rock offering an edgy opening sketch without bringing controversy. Singer Beyonce Knowles performed a few times, singing the title song from the film Les Choristes, Vois sur ton chemin, in French.
Director Sydney Lumet, who we know from many films, including Twelve Angry Men, Serprico, and Dog, Day, Afternoon, was recognized for his life’s work.
Here is the list of all the Oscar winners:
Best Film: Million Dollar Baby
Best Animated Film: The Incredibles
Best Actor: Jamie Foxx – Ray
Best Supporting Actor: Morgan Freeman – Million Dollar Baby
Best Actress: Hilary Swank – Million Dollar Baby
Best Supporting Actress: Cate Blanchett – The Aviator
Best Director: Clint Eastwood – Million Dollar Baby
Best Adapted Screenplay: Sideways – Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor
Best Original Screenplay: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind – Charlie Kaufman
Best Foreign Language Film: El Mar Adentro (The Sea Inside)
Best Artistic Direction: The Aviator
Best Cinematography: The Aviator
Best Costume Design: The Aviator
Best Documentary: Born Into Brothels
Best Short Documentary: Mighty Times: The Children’s March
Best Editing: The Aviator
Best Makeup: Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events
Best Sountrack: Finding Neverland
Best Song: "Al Otro Lado Del Rio" – The Motorcycle Diaries
Best Animated Short Film: Ryan
Best Live Action Short Film: Wasp
Best Sound Editing: The Incredibles
Best Sound Mixing: Ray
Best Visual Effects: Spider-Man 2