February 26, 2013 -- Updated 0351 GMT (1151 HKT) We asked CNN readers to vote for their favorite Oscar nominees in the weeks leading up to the 85th Academy Awards. February 26, 2013 -- Updated 0313 GMT (1113 HKT) "Argo," which told the story of the rescue operation that saved six Americans during the Iran hostage crisis, took home three Oscars at the 85th Academy Awards, including the biggest award of the night: best picture. February 25, 2013 -- Updated 1416 GMT (2216 HKT) Oscar winners use most of their onstage time thanking the Academy, their co-stars, agents, lawyers, family and God. February 26, 2013 -- Updated 0256 GMT (1056 HKT) Ben Affleck may not have earned recognition from the Academy in the directing category, but his movie "Argo" walked away on Sunday with the best picture Oscar. Photos: Get to know the nominees for best actor. Photos: Get to know the nominees for best actress. Whether the looks are awe-inspiring or cringe-worthy, the ensembles are always memorable. Click through our gallery for the best and worst looks. February 24, 2013 -- Updated 1920 GMT (0320 HKT) What you don't know about this year's best picture nominees Photos of the most notorious Academy Award snubs through the years. February 20, 2013 -- Updated 1418 GMT (2218 HKT) Everyone's a winner at the annual Oscar nominees luncheon. CNN's Nischelle Turner has a look at this year's highlights. Thousands of votes. Nine best picture nominees. One Daniel Day Lewis. And 1,250 crab claws/