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    The Oscars 2012

    1. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      1. Colin Firth and Meryl Streep The Oscars Academy Awards Show 2012 Press Room

      Colin Firth poses with actress Meryl Streep, winner of the Best Actress Award for 'The Iron Lady,' in the press room

    2. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      2. Jean Dujardin The Oscars Academy Awards Show 2012 Press Room

      Jean Dujardin holds his Oscar for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for 'The Artist' in the press room.

    3. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      3. Octavia Spencer The Oscars Academy Awards 2010 Press Room

      Octavia Spencer poses with her award for best supporting actress for "The Help" during the 84th Academy Award, press room

    4. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Press Room

      4. Ludovic Bource The Oscars Annual Academy Awards Press Room

      Ludovic Bource, winner of the Best Original Score Award for 'The Artist,' poses in the press room at the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    5. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      5. Thomas Langmann and Tom Cruise The Oscars Academy Awards 2010 Press Room 4

      Thomas Langmann with the Best Picture award, received for The Artist, alongside Tom Cruise at the 84th Academy Awards, press room.

    6. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      6. 'Hugo' The Oscars Academy Awards 2010 Press Room

      Tina Fey and actor Bradley Cooper pose with Tom Fleischman and John Midgley (second from left), winners of the Sound Mixing Award for 'Hugo,' in the press room at the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    7. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      7. The Artist The Oscars Academy Awards Show 2012

      Producer Thomas Langmann accepts the Best Picture Award for 'The Artist' as he is onstage with members of the cast and crew during the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    8. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      8. The Oscars Academy Awards 2010 Press Room

      TJ Martin, Dan Lindsay and Richard Middlemas with the Best Documentary Feature award.

    9. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      9. Meryl Streep The Oscars 84th Academy Awards 2012 Press Room

      Meryl Streep with the Best Actress award, received for The Iron Lady at the 84th Academy Awards, Press room

    10. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      10. Natalie Portman wiht Jean Dujardin The Oscars Academy Awards Show 2012 Press Room

      Natalie Portman poses with Jean Dujardin, winner of the Best Actor Award for 'The Artist,' in the press room.

    11. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Press Room

      11. Bret McKenzie The Oscars Annual Academy Awards Press Room

      Bret McKenzie accepts the Best Original Song Award for 'Man or Muppet' from 'The Muppets,' poses in the press room

    12. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Press Room

      12. Christopher Plummer The Oscars Annual Academy Awards Press Room

      Christopher Plummer, winner of the Best Supporting Actor Award for 'Beginners,' poses in the press room at the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    13. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Press Room

      13. Robert Richardson The Oscars Annual Academy Awards Press Room

      Robert Richardson, winner for Cinematography for 'Hugo' poses in the press room at the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    14. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Press Room

      14. Dante Ferretti and set decorator Francesca Lo Schiavo

      Production designer Dante Ferretti (L) and set decorator Francesca Lo Schiavo(R), winners for Art Direction for 'Hugo' pose in the press room at the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    15. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Press Room

      15. Mark Coulier and J. Roy HellandThe Oscars Annual Academy Awards Press Room

      Mark Coulier and J. Roy Helland, winners for Makeup for 'The Iron Lady,' pose in the press room

    16. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      16. Tom Cruise The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      Tom Cruise onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

    17. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      17. Jean Dujardin The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      Jean Dujardin accepts the Best Actor Award for 'The Artist' onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

    18. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      18. Meryl Streep The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      Meryl Streep accepts the Best Actress Award for 'The Iron Lady' onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

    19. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      19. Natalie Portman The Oscars Academy Awards Show 2012

      Natalie Portman during the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

    20. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      20. Michael Douglas The Oscars Annual Academy Awards Show 2012

      Michael Douglas onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

    21. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      21. Michel Hazanavicius The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Show

      Director Michel Hazanavicius accepts the Best Director Award for 'The Artist' onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    22. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      22. William Joyce and Brandon OldenburgThe Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Show

      Animators William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg accept the Best Animated Short Film Award for 'The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore' onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    23. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      23. Angelina Jolie The Oscars Awards Show 2012

      Angelina Jolie speaks onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

    24. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      24. Ludovic BourceThe Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      Composer Ludovic Bource accepts the Best Original Score Award for 'The Artist' onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards.

    25. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Show

      25. Chris Rock The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Show

      Chris Rock speaks onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards 2012.

    26. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Show

      26. Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Show

      Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards 2012.

    27. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Show

      27. Robert Downey Jr and Gwyneth PaltrowThe Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Show 2

      Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow speak onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards speak onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards 2012.

    28. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      28. Penelope Cruz and Owen Wilson The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      Penelope Cruz (L) and Owen Wilson speak onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    29. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Show

      29. Ben Stiller and Emma Stone The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Show

      Ben Stiller and Emma Stone onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awardsspeak onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards 2012.

    30. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      30. Christian Bale and Octavia Spencer The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      Christian Bale present the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress to Octavia Spencer for 'The Help' onstage at the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    31. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      31. Tina Fey and Bradley Cooper The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      Tina Fey (L) and Bradley Cooper speak onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    32. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      32. Tom Hanks The Oscars Academy Awards Show 2012

      Tom Hanks speaks onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center

    33. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      33. Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz The Oscars Academy Awards Show 2012

      Jennifer Lopez (L) and Cameron Diaz speak onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (Pho

    34. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      34. Billy Crystal The Oscars Academy Awards Show 2012

      Host Billy Crystal performs onstage during the 84th Annual Academy Awards 2012

    35. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      35. Alexander Payne and actor George ClooneyThe Oscars Academy Awards Show 2012

      Director Alexander Payne (L) and actor George Clooney attend the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    36. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Red Carpet

      36. Colin Firth The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Red Carpet

      Colin Firth arriving for the 84th Academy Awards 2012.

    37. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      37. Jessica Chastain The Oscars Awards 2012 Red Carpet

      Jessica Chastain arrives at the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    38. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Red Carpet

      38. Jane Seymour The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Red Carpet

      Jane Seymour arriving for the 84th Academy Awards 2012.

    39. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      39. Glenn Close The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Red Carpet

      Glenn Close at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center

    40. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      40. Brad Pitt The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Red Carpet

      Brad Pitt at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center

    41. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      41. Rooney Mara The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Red Carpet

      Rooney Mara at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center

    42. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      42. Gwyneth Paltrow The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Red Carpet

      Gwyneth Paltrow at the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center

    43. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      43. Steven Spielberg The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Red Carpet

      Steven Spielbergat the 84th Annual Academy Awards held at the Hollywood & Highland Center

    44. Oscars 84th Annual Academy Awards

      44. George Clooney The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Red Carpet

      GeorgeClooney at the 84th Annual Academy AwardsGeorge Clooney arriving at the 84th Annual Academy Awards

    45. The Oscars Academy Awards 2012

      45. Michelle Williams The Oscars Academy Awards 2012 Red Carpet

      Michelle Williams at the 84th Academy Awards

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