Affleck savors win, other Oscar highlights

'Argo' wins Oscar for best picture

Published On: Feb 25 2013 04:48:47 AM EST Updated On: Feb 25 2013 06:33:11 AM EST

"Argo" took home the big prize -- best picture -- at the 85th Academy Awards Sunday night. Here is a look back at some of the other Oscar highlights.

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