At the third annual Governor's Ball, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 3 of the biggest names in the industry were noted for each of their unique achievements in their respected fields.

Legendary actor James Earl Jones and no less noteworthy makeup artist Dick Smith were given honorary Oscars.

Jones, though not in Los Angeles, was honoured by the Academy President's choice in attire (a Darth Vader costume and it must be said that he walked to the stage with a coterie of storm troopers) and opening song choice ("Can You Feel The Love Tonight?" sung by Mary J. Blige) for his voice work in both "Star Wars" and "The Lion King."

Jones was at London's West End performing in the stage version of "Driving Miss Daisy" and was awarded thusly by Ben Kingsley-a situation that he dubbed the highest honour by describing it as an "actor's wet dream."

"Super 8" director, J.J. Abrams, recalled a story to pay tribute to Smith's talent. As a boy, Abrams wrote a fan letter to Smith for his work in "The Exorcist" and as a reply, Smith sent him one of the best props in movie history-Linda Blair's tongue in "The Exorcist." Abram's mother was promptly horrified but the young director never forgot, even referencing Smith in his movie.

The last honouree for the evening was philanthropist and media mogul, Oprah Winfrey, who was given the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award. Speakers for the media queen included John Travolta and producer Larry Gordon who revealed that Oprah is no lightweight when it comes to drinking as he shared a story with which Oprah matched him shot for shot at a single event.

Perhaps the most touching of all the presenters was Ayanna Hall, a recipient of one of Winfrey's scholarships who now attends Barnard. An emotional Winfrey took to the stage and gave a heartfelt speech.

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