Daniel Day-Lewis' Oscar triumph

25-02-2008 11:35

Daniel Day-Lewis was 'knighted' by Dame Helen Mirren as he was named Best Actor at last night's Oscars (24.02.08).The 50-year-old star was recognised for his role in 'There Will Be Blood' and when he collected the award he knelt before Mirren, who was named last year's Best Actress for her portrayal of Britain's Queen Elizabeth in 'The Queen'.She then used the golden statue to tap Day-Lewis on each shoulder, mimicking how the monarch uses a sword to award a knighthood. The British actor joked: "This is the closest I'll ever come to getting a knighthood, so thank you."He then added: "I hope that all those to whom I owe and feel the deepest gratitude will forgive me if I say just simply, thank you all."Day-Lewis - who has previously won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in 'My Left Foot: The Story of Christy Brown' - beat off competition from George Clooney, Johnny Depp, Viggo Mortensen and Tommy Lee Jones.French star Marion Cotillard was named Best Actress for her role in 'La Vie En Rose', beating the hot favourite Julie Christie.