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Meryl Streep to present at Spirit Awards
Meryl Streep arrives at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts' 1st Annual Awards on Jan. 27, 2012, in West Hollywood, Calif.
(Credit: Getty)(CBS) Meryl Streep has plans for the night before the Oscars.
The actress is among the stars confirmed as presenters at the Independent Spirit Awards, which are handed out on Feb. 25, the eve of the Academy Awards.
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Entertainment Weekly reports that along with Streep, William H. Macy, Kirsten Dunst and Rashida Jones will also present at the ceremony, hosted by Seth Rogen.
The Independent Spirit Awards air at 10 p.m. ET on IFC. "The Artist" and "Take Shelter" lead with five nominations each. Films up for four awards include "Beginners," "Drive," "The Descendants" and "Martha Marcy May Marlene."
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