7 Surprising Oscar Moments That Had Everyone Talking

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Oscars have been around for over ninety years, and over the years, the ceremony has given us the most unforgettable moments that have left us laughing, weeping, or fuming. From iconic speeches to political statements, there have been many surprises that have given us enough topics to talk about for weeks after the ceremony. Here are seven surprising Oscar moments that had everyone talking.

1. John Travolta and Adele Dazeem

In 2014, John Travolta had one job: to introduce Broadway star Idina Menzel to sing the award-winning song from the movie Frozen, “Let it Go.” Instead, he flubbed Menzel’s name and called her “Adele Dazeem.” The mistake became an instant meme, and Travolta faced intense ridicule on social media.

2. La La Land vs. Moonlight

The 2017 Oscars will always be remembered as the year of the biggest blunder in Academy Awards history. Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway announced La La Land as the Best Picture winner, but halfway through the acceptance speeches, the mistake was corrected, and Moonlight was revealed as the real winner.

3. Ellen DeGeneres’ star-studded selfie

In 2014, Ellen DeGeneres, the host of the Oscars, decided to take a selfie with some of the biggest stars of Hollywood, including Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, and Lupita Nyong’o. The photo became the most popular tweet of all time and received over two million retweets.

4. Marlon Brando boycotts the Oscars

In 1973, Hollywood legend Marlon Brando refused to accept the Best Actor award for his performance in The Godfather. Instead, he sent Native American activist Sacheen Littlefeather to the ceremony to protest against the portrayal of Native Americans in films. Littlefeather delivered a speech about the need for Hollywood to acknowledge the struggles of Indigenous people.

5. Halle Berry becomes the first African American to win Best Actress

In 2002, Halle Berry made history by becoming the first African American to win the Best Actress award for her role in Monster’s Ball. Her teary-eyed acceptance speech was one of the most emotional and powerful moments in Oscar history.

6. Patricia Arquette’s feminist speech

In 2015, Patricia Arquette won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in Boyhood. During her acceptance speech, she called out for wage equality for women and received a standing ovation from the audience.

7. Jennifer Lawrence falls on stage

In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence won the Best Actress award for her role in Silver Linings Playbook. But she nearly stumbled on her way up to the stage and then fell up the stairs. She quickly recovered and joked about her fall during her acceptance speech.

Conclusion

The Oscars have given us some of the most historic, heartfelt, and hilarious moments in entertainment history. From embarrassing gaffes to meaningful protests, the Academy Awards always have something that keeps us glued to our screens. The above-listed moments are some of the surprising moments that have had everyone talking. If you’re a movie lover or a pop culture enthusiast, tune in to the next Oscars and be ready for more unforgettable moments.