Oscars 2019: surprise wins for Olivia Colman and Green Book

British actress lands gong on night of upsets in Hollywood

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British actress Olivia Colman has won best actress at the Oscars for playing Queen Anne in The Favourite, while Green Book has unexpectedly taken home the gong for best picture.

The BBC says the 45-year-old’s acceptance speech “charmed the ceremony”. After receiving a standing ovation, she told the audience: “This is hilarious – I’ve won an Oscar!”

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