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What best picture winning films used a Oscar statuette as prop?

There have been a few Best Picture winning films that have used an Oscar statuette as a prop, but it's not as common as you might think. Here are a couple of notable examples:

* "The Artist" (2011): This silent film, a Best Picture winner, uses a small Oscar statuette as a prop in one scene. The scene shows the main character, George Valentin, holding the statuette as he reminisces about his success.

* "Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)" (2014): Although not the main focus, there is a brief shot of an Oscar statuette in this Best Picture winner. It's visible in the background of a scene showing Riggan Thomson, the lead character, preparing for his Broadway play.

It's worth noting that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has strict rules regarding the use of Oscar statuettes in movies and television. Typically, they require permission and approval before any such use.

Beyond these two examples, the use of Oscar statuettes as props is relatively uncommon in Best Picture winners. It's likely due to the Academy's strict rules and the fact that the Oscar statuette is a symbol of such high achievement and prestige.

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