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Side ponytails, pale lips and more: How stars like Nicole and Penelope got ready for their close-ups during awards season

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Nicole Kidman eschews an updo, pulling back her famous hair in a fresh side ponytail at a Australians in Film party party in L.A.

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Updated: Thursday Feb 22, 2007 | 06:00 AM EST

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