But it's not amazing that celebrities have money problems because when they do have to pay for something — or their assistants have to pay for something for them — their sense of worth abandons them. "Five hundred dollars for an espresso maker?! Forget it. Get me a spot on the Oscar show. There's gotta be one in that gift bag."

Then there are the unofficial freebies that Revlon is giving to all the best actress and best supporting actress nominees. And the ones going to all the nominees that include a personalized candy tin. And the $15,000 Victoria's Secret bra and panty set going to only the best actress nominees. And the freebies only for the nominees who don't win.

You can have some of these things, too. The Web site details what is in gift bags for various celebrity events and has links to where you can get them. Except you have to pay for them.

For the best actress and supporting actress nominees, makeup artist Kristofer Buckle has customized day and evening looks for each one with Revlon products. And each nominee gets personal, handwritten notes from family, friends and co-workers in a custom Le Croc crocodile clutch.

Estee Lauder is another beauty company offering up swag, but the female-oriented company has some for everyone. It includes a limited edition brocade tote bag for the women and a pebble leather script bag for the men; Manolo Blahnik sandals; La Grande Dame Veuve Clicquot champagne; Michael Kors aviator sunglasses; a set of Harcourt wine goblets in black crystal designed by Philippe Starck for Baccarat; and Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv Re-Creation Day and Night Creme.

The day after the Oscars, the losers in 12 major categories will get a freebie basket comfortingly called "Everyone Wins at the Oscars," sponsored by a company that makes its fortune from people losing: the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. With an estimated value of more than $52,000, the bootie includes a Mirage gift package ("Come lose some more with us!"), HPF Hangover Prevention Formula, Atlantic Luggage, a LASIK eye procedure, Brazilian swimwear and a big box of Altoids, in case any of the nonwinning nominees is left with a bad taste in his or her mouth.

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