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Streep Does Viola Davis— and Rhode Island—a Favor

Best Actress winner donates $10K to struggling Central Falls school

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 29, 2012 10:03 AM CST

(Newser) – Meryl Streep's Best Actress win over Viola Davis was the big upset of the Oscars; even Streep herself seemed surprised, calling the whole process "a crapshoot." But now she's making it up to Davis—in a big way. Streep donated $10,... Read full story »

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Streep Does Viola Davis— and Rhode Island—a Favor

Best Actress winner donates $10K to struggling Central Falls school

entertainment • Academy Awards • celebrity • Meryl Streep • Oscars • Viola Davis • best actress

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