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![Jean Dujardin, best actor winner, and Meryl Streep, best actress winner, pose backstage at the 84th Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on February 26, 2012. UPI/Phil McCarten Stock Jean Dujardin, best actor winner, and Meryl Streep, best actress winner, pose backstage at the 84th Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on February 26, 2012. UPI/Phil McCarten Stock](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/W0303D/jean-dujardin-best-actor-winner-and-meryl-streep-best-actress-winner-pose-backstage-at-the-84th-academy-awards-in-the-hollywood-section-of-los-angeles-on-february-26-2012-upiphil-mccarten-W0303D.jpg)
Jean Dujardin, best actor winner, and Meryl Streep, best actress winner, pose backstage at the 84th Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on February 26, 2012. UPI/Phil McCarten Stock
![Meryl Streep holds her Oscar after winning best actress for her role in "Iron Lady" backstage during the 84th Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on February 26, 2012. Meryl Streep holds her Oscar after winning best actress for her role in "Iron Lady" backstage during the 84th Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on February 26, 2012.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/TY2PA9/meryl-streep-holds-her-oscar-after-winning-best-actress-for-her-role-in-iron-lady-backstage-during-the-84th-academy-awards-in-the-hollywood-section-of-los-angeles-on-february-26-2012-upiphil-mccarten-TY2PA9.jpg)