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Backstage At 2011 Guys Choice Awards: Mark Wahlberg & Dicky Eklund

Backstage at Spike TV’s 2011 Guys Choice Awards, Mark Wahlberg and Dicky Eklund talk with Access about winning Guy of the Year and “The Fighter” receiving Guy Movie of the Year. Also, Mark hopes “The Fighter” will “inspire” people from all walks of life.

Access Hollywood Live: Did ‘The Fighter’s’ Dicky Eklund Knock Sugar Ray Leonard Down In Their ‘78 Bout?

“The Fighter” brought the story of of Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund to a wide audience, and part of that tale included the controversy over whether or not Dicky knocked Sugar Ray Leonard down in their 1978 fight. So, what does Sugar Ray have to say about it?

2011 Oscars Governor’s Ball: Mark Wahlberg Beams Over Melissa Leo & Christian Bale’s ‘The Fighter’ Wins

Mark Wahlberg shares with Access’ Shaun Robinson his excitement and pride over Melissa Leo and Christian Bale both taking home Oscars for their supporting roles in “The Fighter” - but did Mark think that Melissa and Christian were shoe-ins to win their Oscars?

2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party: Was Melissa Leo Even Aware She Dropped An F-Bomb?

Melissa Leo shares with Access her excitement over winning the Oscar for her role in “The Fighter” - but was she even aware at the time that she had dropped an f-bomb? Plus, co-star Amy Adams shares her excitement over Melissa and Christian Bale’s wins.

2011 Governor’s Ball: Melissa Leo On Dropping The F-Bomb - I Have A ‘Filthy, Dirty Mouth’

Best Supporting Actress winner Melissa Leo chats with Access’ Shaun Robinson at the Governor’s Ball about what was going through her mind when she dropped the F-bomb during her acceptance speech. Also, Melissa talks about her flirtation with Kirk Douglas.

2011 Independent Spirit Awards Backstage: Hilary Swank - Independent Filmmaking Is ‘All About The Art’

At LG’s Independent Spirit Awards after party, Hilary Swank explains why she thinks independent filmmaking is so important. Plus, having been in a boxing movie of her own (“Million Dollar Baby”), what does she think of “The Fighter”?

2011 Academy Awards Red Carpet: Melissa Leo’s Oscar Doubts & Her Unusual Spider Emblem

Before she won for Best Supporting Actress for “The Fighter,” Melissa Leo claimed that she didn’t think she’d win in her category, so who was her pick for the prize? Plus, what is the meaning behind the unique spider necklace she wore to the big show?

2011 Academy Awards Red Carpet: Amy Adams Beams Over Daughter Aviana

Best Supporting Actress nominee Amy Adams is shining bright with an enchanting emerald necklace at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards where she joyfully chats with Access’ about her 9-month-old daughter, Aviana.

2011 Oscar Luncheon: Melissa Leo - ‘It’s Quite Something’ To Be A Part Of The Oscar Class Photo

Melissa Leo chats with Access’ Tony Potts about her experience taking the 83rd Annual Academy Awards class photo. What types of comments were people making while waiting for the photo to be taken? Plus, why does her 23-year-old son accuse her of name-dropping?

2011 Oscar Luncheon: Amy Adams - ‘It’s A Pretty Amazing Experience’

Amy Adams tells Access’ Tony Potts that it’s “really cool” taking the class photo for the 83rd Academy Awards. Also, who did she look forward to meeting at nomination luncheon?