Jay Leonard
After “La La Land” was mistakenly named this year’s Academy Awards Best Picture winner, the Envelopegate scandal took over social media. Presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway were given the wrong category envelope and after some hesitation, falsely stated that the movie musical had won. In reality, “Moonlight” was the winner of the coveted award.
Taking the stage, the “La La Land” team began to deliver their acceptance speech. As the news of the mistake made its way around the Dolby Theatre stage, “La La Land” producer Jordan Horowitz said, “You guys, I’m sorry, no. There’s a mistake. ‘Moonlight,’ you guys won best picture.” While many wondered if it was a joke, the “Moonlight” cast and crew made their way to accept their award.
PricewaterhouseCoopers, the accounting firm responsible for the ballots and envelopes later issued a statement, apologizing and explaining that they were currently investigating the mistake. “We appreciate the grace with which the nominees, the Academy, ABC, and Jimmy Kimmel handled the situation.”
— PwC US (@PwCUS) February 27, 2017
Many compared the mix-up to Steve Harvey’s infamous Miss Universe mistake in 2015 when Miss Colombia was mistakenly announced as the winner (Miss Philippines was the actual winner). Harvey tweeted Monday morning about the incident, writing, “Call me Warren Beatty. I can help you get through this!” Take a look at how others responded below:
Social Media Reacts to “La La Land” and “Moonlight” Mix-Up
Steve Harvey: no one can top what i did
Oscars 2017: hold my beer #Oscars #Oscarfail #envelopegate
— Riya sharma (@riyasharma266) February 27, 2017
We need to re-check EVERYTHING #Oscars #envelopegate pic.twitter.com/NIoqRRpME1
— NANA JIBRIL ️ (@girlswithtoys) February 27, 2017
Don't worry, #Oscars fans! #LALALAND won the popular vote. #MondayMorning #oscarsfail #ThingsDoneByMistake #envelopegate pic.twitter.com/OWdZVt0aFx
— PolitiDiva™️ (@realPolitiDiva) February 27, 2017
Steve Harvey right now #EnvelopeGate #Oscars #Oscars2017 pic.twitter.com/D1cNrk0JG1
— Muscle Company (@MCtheAnomaly) February 27, 2017
It all makes sense now. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/YjDq4VQXHt
— Abbi Crutchfield (@curlycomedy) February 27, 2017
#Oscars pic.twitter.com/1IoWkMnjnV
— Madison Malone Kircher (@4evrmalone) February 27, 2017
wow, really shocked but happy about this turn of events #Oscars pic.twitter.com/8uNBzSPaT9
— enfys nest (@kananhera) February 27, 2017
This is exactly what happened#EnvelopeGate pic.twitter.com/n2X5m888Hk
— READY FOR STARDOM (@StardomLA) February 27, 2017
What are your thoughts on the Oscar mix-up? Which film do you think should have won Best Picture? Sound off in the comments section below!
This article was written for Business 2 Community by Jay Leonard.
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