Red Carpet ConfidentialGet the (Oscar) Party Started! The Nominees Celebrate

George, Javier, Ellen Page and more honorees kick off the season in Beverly Hills. By Cara Lynn Shultz

PARTY BOY photo | Amy Ryan, George Clooney

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PARTY BOY

A sociable George Clooney chats up Best Supporting Actress nominee Amy Ryan at the luncheon, held in the ballroom of the exclusive Beverly Hilton. At the event, nominees were handed an official certificate of nomination – and a complimentary Oscar sweatshirt.

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Credit: Todd Wawrychuk / ©A.M.P.A.S.

Updated: Tuesday Feb 05, 2008 | 12:15 PM EST