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Best Oscar Moments Ever

The 85th Annual Academy Awards is sure to provide a new crop of memorable Oscar moments, like the time when Ben Stiller presented the award for Best Make-Up in 2010 wearing an "Avatar" blue face ... and "Avatar" wasn't even nominated in the category. Click through to see more of the best Oscar moments through the decades.

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Best Oscar Moments Ever

As the 85th Annual Academy Awards nears, check out these heart-warming, (sometimes bizarre!) scene-stealing moments from past Oscars.

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