The Wrong Oscar Winner

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The event known as "The Wrong Oscar Winner" refers to a historic mix-up at the 89th Academy Awards in 2017. During the ceremony, presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway announced "La La Land" as the Best Picture winner. However, this was incorrect; "Moonlight" was the actual winner. The mistake occurred when Beatty was handed the wrong envelope, which was meant for the Best Actress category, where Emma Stone from "La La Land" had just won. The confusion led to a dramatic moment as the "La La Land" team began their acceptance speeches before the mistake was corrected. Jordan Horowitz, a producer of "La La Land," interrupted the proceedings to announce that "Moonlight" was the true winner. The event was met with shock and applause as the "Moonlight" team took the stage to accept their award. This moment became one of the most memorable in Oscar history, highlighting the importance of accuracy in such high-profile events.