Which Film Was True Best Picture Winner of The Academy Awards After La La Land Mistakenly Announced?
In one of the most stunning twists in award show history, the coming-of-age drama Moonlight was revealed as the true Best Picture winner at the 2017 Academy Awards. The chaotic scene unfolded after presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway were mistakenly handed a duplicate envelope for the Best Actress category, which listed Emma Stone for La La Land. Thinking the musical had won the night’s top honor, the presenters made the announcement, leading the film’s jubilant producers to begin their acceptance speeches.
The error was only corrected several minutes into the celebration when La La Land producer Jordan Horowitz realized the mistake and held up the correct card for the cameras. He famously announced, “There’s a mistake. Moonlight, you guys won Best Picture,” instantly turning a predictable ceremony into a historic moment of confusion and grace. Despite the awkwardness of the mix-up, director Barry Jenkins and his cast eventually took the stage to claim their rightful prize, marking the first time an LGBTQ-themed film won the prestigious award.
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