(29 Feb 2016) BRITISH STARS TAKE OVER THE RED CARPET AT THE OSCARS
Saoirse Ronan was a child when she first attended the Academy Awards.
Now, at 21 years old, the Irish actress is able to take the biggest night in the film calendar in her stride.
Ronan, who was nominated for best actress for her role as Eilis Lacey in "Brooklyn," was last nominated in 2008 for "Atonement."
"It's exciting. I was here about 10 years ago almost and it was like the first award show I'd ever been to, which was mental. Whereas now I kind of know how the whole thing goes," Ronan smiled.
Recording artist Sam Smith also kept his cool on the red carpet outside the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, as he met the press alongside his songwriting partner, Jimmy Napes.
"Everything rounded up towards the end of last year and then this happened and it's gone a bit crazy again," said Smith, who was nominated for best original song for his theme to "Spectre."
"But it's still relaxed you know? We've had a really amazing week here in L.A. with our friends and our loved ones and so I still feel like we're relaxed."
It was the first time that fellow Brit Daisy Ridley had attended an Oscars ceremony, but the actress joked that she felt "at home."
"Yes, but we did the L.A. premiere here" (for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens") "so I'm like 'yeah, it's like being at home!' No, it's nerve-wracking, but it's a very nice experience celebrating films of the year," she grinned.
Comedian Chris Rock hosted the 88th Academy Awards Sunday (28 FEB. 2016).
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