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‘The Artist’ Wins Big at Oscars

Meryl Streep beats Viola Davis for Best Actress.

French favorite The Artist picked up beaucoup awards at the Oscars last night, winning Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and two other smaller prizes. The silent film’s march to the stage was largely expected, as were Christopher Plummer’s and Octavia Spencer’s wins for their supporting roles in Beginners and The Help, respectively. It was Meryl Streep, however, who provided the night’s biggest surprise, as she trumped The Help’s Viola Davis to take home Best Actress for her role in The Iron Lady—her third career Oscar. Jennifer Lopez also had an eventful night, arguably exposing a nipple while presenting an award alongside Cameron Diaz.