Academy Award for best supporting actress

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Ariana DeBose, wearing a red gown and jewelry, smiles and holds up her Oscar trophy while speaking at the microphone during the 94th Academy Awards.

Illustration of Oscar statuettes with a large gold figure in front and the words 'Who decides?' in bold white letters on a blue banner across the center.

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Ariana DeBose, wearing a red gown and jewelry, smiles and holds up her Oscar trophy while speaking at the microphone during the 94th Academy Awards.

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Ariana DeBose accepting the Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance...

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