Meryl Streep gets a kiss on the lips from Colin Firth as she celebrates her Oscar win

As Mr Darcy in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice he stole the hearts of women everywhere with his broody and suave nature, and it appears that the talented actor has worked his magic on Meryl Streep too.
Colin Firth, who is not a single man, charmed his way into the Best Actress winner's heart last night and was rewarded with a kiss on the lips.
Firth, 51, was on hand backstage to congratulate the 62-year-old actor after her win and still giddy with excitement after making her acceptance speech, she planted a luvvie-style kiss on the British star's mouth.

Locked lips: Meryl Streep and Colin Firth shared a kiss backstage after she won the Best Actress award at the Oscars, last night

Old pals act: Meryl and Colin backstage after he won her third Oscar

The slightly over enthusiastic show of affection needn't worry Colin's beautiful wife Livia as Meryl and Colin are old friends.

The pair worked together on Mamma Mia, in which they played former lovers, and earlier this month Firth came to his friend's rescue at the Baftas.
The actor, who was presenting Miss Streep with the Best Actress award for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady, leapt into action as her shoe flew off as she made her way to the podium to pick up her prize.

And the winner is: Meryl Streep accepts the Oscar for Best Actress from her good friend Colin Firth

Dapper gent: Colin was accompanied by his wife Livia Giuggioli who wore a lovely red floor length gown

Quickly coming to Miss Streep's aid, Firth ran to pick up her black Jimmy Choo heel and placed it gently back on her foot - earning himself another big kiss.
An emotional Streep accepted her award from her good friend last night. And in a speech in which she failed to mention the famous politician she portrayed said: 'I really understand that I'll never be up here again.
'I look out there and I see my life before my eyes.
'When they called my name I had the feeling I could hear half of America going, 'oh, no. Come on.''

Oscars star: Octavia Spencer, winner of Best Actress in a Supporting Role stands proudly with her award

The wow factor: Octavia and Meryl take a closer look at their gongs as they smile with delight

A toast to the most: Ocatvia talks to director Michel Hazanavicius as Meryl has a glass of champagne with her husband Don Gummer

The stars couldn't wait to congratulate Meryl on her win and Sandra Bullock was one of the first people to say congratulations as well as Swiss producer Arthur Cohn.
Best Supporting Actress Octavia Spencer was also in a jubilant mood with her gong and the two were seen looking in disbelief at their golden statues before Meryl joined her husband Don Gummer for a glass of champagne.
At last night's ceremony, The Iron Lady actress dazzled on the red carpet in a gold dress that matched the famous Oscars statue.

All the right moves: Tom Cruise, who starred alongside Meryl in Lions For Lambs, poses backstage with the Oscar winner

Well done: Sandra Bullock, who won the Best Actress award in 2011 congratulates Meryl

You're amazing... no YOU'RE amazing: Meryl and best actor Jean Dujardin for The Artist congratulate each other backstage

She said: 'I thought I was so old and jaded, but it was just thrilling. It's like I was a kid again. I was a kid when I last won. It was 30 years ago. Two of the nominees were not even conceived!'
But, she confessed that she didn't expect to win because she presumed people were growing tired of her many cinema appearances.
Speaking backstage at the awards, she added: 'I understand Streep fatigue. It shocked me it didn't override this tonight. I have everything I've ever dreamed of in my life.'

Unbelievable: The winning actress is overcome with emotion as she heads off stage after her Oscars win

Puppy love: As Meryl and Colin watch the show from backstage, Uggie the dog is held by a helper

Despite only making $61 million at the cinema, 'The Iron Lady' has sweepd the board with awards – in addition to Meryl winning the Academy Award for Best Actress, she has also won a Golden Globe and a BAFTA.
The film has also won multiple awards for make-up, including an Oscar last night.
Meryl was a golden girl the second she hit the red carpet in a glittering Lanvin frock.
She wore a floor-sweeping gold wraparound dress with a plunging neckline to attend the star-studded ceremony, matching her accessories to her metallic gown.

Fancy footwear: Meryl wore Salvatore Ferragamo because the Italian brand was Margaret Thatcher's favourite for shoes

And as well as wanting to make sure her look was a perfect match, the star decided to pay tribute to the character that won her an Academy Award at this evening’s ceremony.
After portraying Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady, the star paid homage to the former Prime Minister in an unusual way.
She opted to wear a pair of shoes by the politician’s favourite designer, Salvatore Ferragamo.

Award-winning: The Iron Lady (L) has already seen Meryl scoop a BAFTA and a Golden Globe for portraying Margaret Thatcher

'Ferragamo was Margaret Thatcher's favourite shoe designer, she wore them all the time', Meryl said on the red carpet .
Her golden gown was part of the eco-friendly green gown campaign organised by Colin Firth's wife Livia.
'I think Mrs Thatcher would have approved, don't you think?’ Meryl told the Mail.

Another kiss: The Iron Lady actress was congratulated by Swiss film producer Arthur Cohn after her win

Meryl swept her blonde locks into a simple updo which accentuated her décolletage to complete her red carpet look.
The star won the coveted trophy after beating the likes of Michelle Williams for My Week With Marilyn, Rooney Mara for The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Viola Davis for The Help and Glenn Close for Albert Nobbs.
She had already scooped a BAFTA and a Golden Globe for her role in the biopic, and the award is her third Oscar win.

Can I take this one home too: Meryl doesn't seem content to leave with her little gold man... she wants a big one too!

OSCARS 2012: FULL LIST OF WINNERS

Best Picture: The Artist
Best Actor: Jean Dujardin, The Artist
Best Actress: Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady

Supporting Actress: Octavia Spencer, The Help
Supporting Actor: Christopher Plummer, Beginners
Directing: Michel Hazanavicius, The Artist
Cinematography: Hugo
Art Direction: Hugo
Costume Design: The Artist
Makeup: The Iron Lady
Foreign Language Film: A Separation, Iran.
Film Editing: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Sound Editing: Hugo

Sound Mixing: Hugo
Documentary Feature: Undefeated
Animated Feature Film: Rango
Visual Effects: Hugo
Original Score: The Artist
Original Song: Man or Muppet from The Muppets
Adapted Screenplay: Alexander Payne, Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, The Descendants
Original Screenplay: Woody Allen, Midnight in Paris
Live Action Short Film: The Shore
Documentary (short subject): Saving Face
Animated Short Film: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr Morris Lessmore

VIDEO: See Meryl's moving acceptance speech