Irwin Winkler and Eva Mendes hosted a special luncheon in celebration of David O. Russell and his Academy Award nomination for The Fighter at Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills. Following champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and speciality cocktails, Mendes and Winkler each gave heartfelt speeches for the enthusiastic and attentive audience. Sharon Stone, Amy Adams, Jack McGee, and David Hoberman were some of the notable hollywood heavyweights in attendance.