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During her acceptance speech, Lupita was overcome with joy and teared up. Among many, Lupita thanked her family as well as the Yale School of Drama. She ended by saying, "No matter where you're from, your dreams are valid."

Other nominees in this category included Sally Hawkins in "Blue Jasmine," Jennifer Lawrence in "American Hustle," Julia Roberts in "August: Osage County" and June Squibb in "Nebraska."

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