During the interview, Lupita cradled her “golden man” and thanked the hosts of Live for their early support for 12 Years a Slave. When Michael wistfully suggested that he had never had the opportunity to hold an actual Oscar, Lupita agreed to let him take possession for three seconds.
Here’s how the home viewers saw it:
Following the interview, and during the break, Kelly and Michael posed for a formal photo with Lupita Nyong’o and her “golden man.”
Here’s that photo:
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