Eddie Redmayne earned that Oscar by becoming Stephen Hawking

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Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne's stellar portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything stunned even Hawking himself

"I thought Eddie Redmayne portrayed me very well," the physicist said after seeing the film. "At times, I thought he was me."

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Redmayne's effort were acclaimed by moviegoers and critics alike. They were further rewarded on Sunday night at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, when Redmayne was given the Oscar for Best Actor

After the award was announced — and Redmayne beat out fellow favorite Michael Keaton, who starred in Birdman — the 33-year-old Brit kissed his wife, Hannah, on the lips as his face strained with emotion Read more...

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