In pictures: Oscar celebrations

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Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett, Lupita Nyong'o and Jared Leto
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The winners of the big acting prizes at the 86th Academy Awards - Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett, Lupita Nyong'o and Jared Leto - pose backstage with their Oscars. "I will revel tonight," Leto told reporters.

Lupita Nyong'o backstage with Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Lawrence
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Best supporting actress winner Lupita Nyong'o jokes backstage with last year's winner Anne Hathaway and Jennifer Lawrence, against whom she had been competing.

Matthew McConaughey with Camilla Alves (left) and Jared Leto (right)
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Best actor Matthew McConaughey is congratulated by his wife Camilla Alves backstage before posing with his Dallas Buyers Club co-star Jared Leto in their matching white tuxedo jackets.

Ben Affleck with Jennifer Garner and Sir Paul McCartney with Nancy Shevell
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Ben Affleck and wife Jennifer Garner and Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell arrive at Vanity Fair's renowned Oscar after-party.

Kelly Osbourne, Kim Kardashian and Christina Hendricks
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Kelly Osbourne, Kim Kardashian and Mad Men's Christina Hendricks arrive at Elton John's Aids Foundation Oscar party in west Hollywood.

Diane Kruger, Joshua Jackson, Lady Gaga and Donatella Versac at the Vanity Fair party
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Diane Kruger and partner Joshua Jackson pose for photographers at the Vanity Fair party, also attended by Lady Gaga and Donatella Versace.

Crystal Renn, Zac Posen and Evan Rachel Wood
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Designer Zac Posen adjusts model Crystal Renn's dress as they arrive at the Vanity Fair party, where actress Evan Rachel Wood (r) was also a guest.