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A group of Oscar statuettes are pictured, Jan. 13, 2017. The statue is a stylized figure of a knight holding a crusader's sword standing on a reel of film with five spokes signifying the five original branches of the Academy (actors, directors, producers, technicians and writers) is widely considered the most prestigious cinema award trophy.

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3,048 Oscar statuettes have been presented since the first Oscars in 1953. Learn fun facts about Hollywood's biggest night.

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