Daniel Day-Lewis wins the Best Actor Oscar for his brilliant performance as Abraham Lincoln in 'Lincoln'. He was up against a tough field of competitors, but there was really no competition; everyone knew when Daniel Day-Lewis first announced to play Lincoln, he would be up for an Oscar in a couple years' time. 
Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln in 'Lincoln'
There were rumors of Hugh Jackman and Bradley Cooper gaining momentum at different points during the Oscar race, especially during the Oscar luncheon when Day-Lewis didn't show up, but that all turned out to be just speculation. After all, when Daniel Day-Lewis gets announced as a nominee, other nominees generally throw in their hats and watch from the sidelines.
This marks Daniel Day-Lewis' third Oscar win, becoming the first actor to achieve the distinction of winning three Best Actor Oscars. It's a landmark achievemement, but then again, Daniel Day-Lewis is one of the best actors of his generation.
Lincoln has 12 Oscar nominations
He hasn't announced yet what his next project will be, but many are predicting that he will take a break for a while. There's nothing in development for him either, and he has remained close-lipped when asked about what he will be doing next.
Daniel Day-Lewis wins Best Actor at the Golden Globe Awards
