PAPERMAG: The 9 Greatest Oscars Stunts and Gimmicks

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With scuttlebutt that Sacha Baron Cohen may (or may not) be banned from this year's Oscars if he shows up as his Dictator character General Aladeen, PAPERMAG decided to look back at who else has dared to pull off gags, stunts and gimmicks at the safest awards ceremony of the year.

1973: Marlon Brando rejects award and sends Sacheen Littlefeather in his stead in protest of mistreatment of Native Americans

1974: Streaker runs across stage behind David Niven

1986: Cher wears two-piece dress and headdress

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1991: Jack Palance does one-armed push-ups during acceptance speech

1999: Roberto Benigni wins Oscar and jumps over chairs

2000: Angelina Jolie gives her brother a celebratory kiss on the mouth.

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2000: Matt Stone and Trey Parker parody J. Lo and Gwyneth Paltrow on the red carpet

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2001: Bjork wears swan dress and even lays an egg

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2003: Adrien Brody grabs Halle Berry for a kiss after his Oscar win

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