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How many Academy Awards has Payne won in total?

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In his illustrious career, Alexander Payne has won two prestigious Academy Awards, solidifying his place in the annals of cinematic excellence. One of the awards was for Best Adapted Screenplay for his critically acclaimed film "The Descendants" (2011). The other was for Best Original Screenplay for his directorial debut, "Citizen Ruth" (1996), which marked his entry into the industry as a visionary storyteller.
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