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There we were shockingly intrigued  by Jack Nicholson, who seemed like he had one too many drinks, and before our eyes appeared Michelle Obama! Some way or another, Jack pulled some strings and got the First Lady a gig as presenter at the 2013 Oscars.

Dressed in a gorgeous Naeem Khan sequined gown, that accentuated her curves, Michelle Obama–bangs and all, smiled brightly as she announced the nominees for “Best Film.”

“[These films] taught us that love can beat all odds,” she said. “They reminded us that we can overcome any obstacle if we dig deep enough and fight hard enough and find the courage within ourselves.”

“Argo” snagged the coveted statue and an overwhelmed Ben Affleck delivered a heartfelt speech. The Oscars weren’t too bad after all…

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