“La La Land” and “Moonlight” Best Picture Mix-Up at the 2017 Academy Awards
At the 2017 Academy Awards, there was a mix-up during the announcement of the Best Picture winner. Presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway were given the wrong envelope, causing them to mistakenly announce “La La Land” as the winner. After a brief confusion, it was revealed that “Moonlight” was the actual winner. It was an unforgettable and surprising moment.