Oscar stars Come to Kodak one day in advance to try (AP)

LOS ANGELES – Hilary Swank was feeling a little height-challenged to Oscar tests.

She presents the award for Best Director at the side of the winner of last year, Kathryn Bigelow, who is in a statuesque six feet, so Swank looked at his shoes to help.

"I need shoes 10-mile-high remotely I can come close," he said, toting a box of shoes Gucci onstage Kodak Theatre on Saturday.

He exchanged his flat boots for spiky stilettos before stepping out to prove his lines. Meanwhile, Bigelow exchanged the sneakers that came in for some gold strappy heels.

"Oh my God, we are wearing the same shoes!" said to Swank.

"I am going to walk with posture best ever," said the actress.

Swank was tickled that match her shoes seemed bedazzled crystals embedded in Oscar, so set a lone stiletto and had her boyfriend, Jon Campisi, take a picture. I then went back to the apartments.

Like most of the a-Listers testing Academy Awards, Swank and Bigelow dress — with the exception of their feet, of course. Were part of a parade of stars who came through the Kodak Theatre to run through their lines for the big show, presenting the prizes with fake, fake envelopes and even fake Oscar winners.

But many women opt for the shoes of real show-day.

Oprah Winfrey came in black apartments and carried his shoes dress on stage in a red cloth bag. By the time the media mogul made her entrance she had switched silver towering heels.

"Boy, that is a long walk," she said as she strode to the microphone in the Centre of the scene.

Amy Adams allayed her fears of footwear practicing go down the stairs, you will be used to make his entrance Sunday. Cate Blanchett also wore a pair of heels super tall.

With teatro empty save for a few dozen flashback and show employees, stars can relax and goof around, even as they prepare for Hollywood pageant grandiose.

Tom Hanks has announced the winners in its category, saying, "and the morning of Saturday false Oscar goes to ..." When flashback approached the stage to accept the trophy, he said, "here come the winners fakes now!"

Helen Mirren had a little fun with Russell Brand as they practiced their presentation. When a microphone pop-up emerged from under the stage, warned playfully, "don't stand beyond that Russell."

Jennifer Hudson has brought her baby boy, who called out, "Mama!" when she saw him on stage.

Nicole Kidman, pumps, decked out in a red lace dress and matching assets, spotted his front row seat in the audience by his position on the stage. But had a small problem, when it came time to announce the winner of the category she was presenting: he looked at his partner for the envelope, then realized that she was in possession of it.

"I'm going to get this," he said. "Don't worry."

Other stars rehearsing Saturday included Justin Timberlake, Sandra Bullock, Javier Bardem, Mila Kunis, Jeff Bridges, Halle Berry, Josh Brolin, Robert Downey Jr., Hugh Jackman and Reese Witherspoon.

Also co-hosts that Anne Hathaway got into the casual vibe rehearsal. Jeans and boots, with no makeup and hair loose, she breezed on stage her boyfriend's hand — then bumped right Witherspoon.

"This is so funny," said Brooks. "We are so excited about."

Then she bounded down the stairs and disappeared in the theater.

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