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Natalie Portman accepts the best actress award for her turn as a ballerina suffering a breakdown in "Black Swan" at Sunday's 83rd Annual Academy Awards. (Associated Press photos)

The 83rd Academy Awards were handed out Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. Here are some of the winning moments captured by Associated Press photographers.

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"The King's Speech" wins best picture.

Christian Bale accepts the best supporting actor Oscar for his turn in "The Fighter."

Former Tulsan Melissa Leo kneels before Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas, 94, as he presents her with her Oscar for best supporting actress for "The Fighter."

From left, Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake present "Toy Story 3" director Lee Unkrich with the best animated feature Oscar.

"Sherlock Holmes" co-stars Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law present the best visual effects Oscar.

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