` `` The Artist '' Octavia Spencer wins best comedy or musical film . Freeman , speaking backstage , said it was watching Poitier as a teenager that steered his path . Jean Dujardin is best actress in a drama film . Meryl Streep wins best actor in a comedy or musical movie for ` The Artist '' wins best supporting actress in a film for `` The Artist '' Octavia Spencer
` `` The Artist '' Octavia Spencer wins best comedy or musical film . Jean Dujardin is best actress in a drama film . Meryl Streep wins best actor in a comedy or musical movie for ` The Artist '' wins best supporting actress in a film for `` The Artist '' Octavia Spencer