Moonlight stole the Best Picture Oscar from La La Land on Sunday (26Feb17) after presenter Warren Beatty accidentally read out the wrong name during the show’s stunning finale.
Damien Chazelle‘s much-loved movie musical, which headed into the ceremony with a record-tying 14 nominations, was thought to have beaten the likes of Manchester By The Sea, Lion, and Fences to land the coveted top honor, but confusion ensued moments into the acceptance speeches as it was revealed it was actually Moonlight which had claimed the award.
A flustered Beatty apologised for the fumble as Moonlight’s Barry Jenkins ran up to the stage to express his shock at the surprise upset.
Moonlight also shone bright for Best Supporting Actor recipient Mahershala Ali, while Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney landed Best Adapted Screenplay.
La La Land still took home six other accolades, including Best Actress for Emma Stone, and Best Director for Chazelle, who, at 32, became the youngest winner in that category in Academy history.
There were additional awards for La La Land for Best Original Score, Best Original Song, Best Production Design, and Best Cinematography.
Meanwhile, Casey Affleck took home the Best Actor award for Manchester by the Sea, which earned the Best Original Screenplay prize for writer/director Kenneth Lonergan, too.
For a complete list of winners, click here.
