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As Streep earns buzz for 'The Iron Lady,' here are 10 other films that got the attention of the Academy
2. 'Kramer vs. Kramer'
The 1979 film gave Streep one of her only two statuettes when she won the Best Supporting Actress prize for her portrayal of Joanna Kramer, who leaves her family, then returns demanding custody of her son. The film also starred Dustin Hoffman as her husband.
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