The Oscars: Unforgettable Moments That Will Leave You Speechless!

Prior to the incident at the 2022 Oscars where Will Smith confronted Chris Rock, causing quite a stir, the Academy Awards had been full of extraordinary incidents.

In other words, five years ago, when the cast and crew of La La Land were on stage to receive their Best Picture award, it was revealed that the actual winner should have been Moonlight, a coming-of-age drama, instead.

It seems that Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway were accidentally given the envelope for Best Actress rather than Best Picture during the ceremony. This mix-up led to Emma Stone, who had already won for Best Actress earlier in the evening, being overlooked as the Best Picture was announced. The resulting confusion has since become known as a notable flub in awards show history.

However, that mistake was preceded by a few smaller, yet notable ones, such as when John Travolta mistakenly introduced Frozen star Idina Menzel as Adele Dazeem during the 2014 Oscars instead of her actual name.

The mistake has endured over time, remaining significant – and interestingly enough, a decade after it happened, the Broadway actor commemorated the event in a way that was full of humor.

In March of 2024, Idina Menzel addressed Adele Dazeem on TikTok, wishing her a happy birthday. She sent her tons of love and positive energy, hoping that her special day would be absolutely fantastic. To make the celebration even more memorable, she also sang “Happy Birthday” to her friend.

Additionally, there are other unforgettable instances from the show, such as when the audacity of photographer Robert Opel left everyone astounded. This occurred during the 1974 broadcast when, just before host David Niven was set to introduce Elizabeth Taylor, Opel unexpectedly streaked across the stage completely naked.

However, that’s just a taste of what’s to come! As we countdown to the 2025 Oscars taking place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, let’s reminisce about the most jaw-dropping moments in the ceremony’s past.

At the 2022 Oscars, the actor known as The Hitch left viewers stunned when he struck Chris Rock following a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair. After the incident, he sternly warned Chris, saying, “Please refrain from mentioning my wife’s name in such an offensive manner!

Despite eventually receiving an Academy Award for his performance in “King Richard,” Will later apologized for his actions during the incident, but the Academy imposed a 10-year ban on him from attending any of their events as a result.

In the movie “A Star Is Born,” the main actors made an indelible appearance to sing the Oscar-winning song “Shallow.” Their on-screen chemistry sparked numerous discussions for days afterward, leading people to believe that they were in love. However, Lady Gaga clarified this during her interview with Jimmy Kimmel, stating, “Indeed, it appeared as if we were in love, but let me assure you, that’s exactly what we intended.” In other words, they did a great job making the audience believe their on-screen romance was real!

Should Kevin Hart host or not host the 2019 Oscars? That’s the dilemma. On December 4, Kevin Hart announced via Twitter that he would be hosting the show. He described it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and said he was astonished by the honors. However, two days later, he resigned as host following criticism over old tweets from 2011. In December 2018, he expressed on Twitter that he wouldn’t want to be a distraction during an event meant for many talented artists to shine. He also apologized sincerely to the LGBTQ community for his insensitive words from the past. Despite Ellen DeGeneres’ pleas, Hart confirmed on January 4 that his decision was final and the matter was closed.

Following the announcement of La La Land as the Best Picture winner at the 2017 Oscars, producer Jordan Horowitz uncovered the truth that Moonlight was the true victor, making this moment one of the most iconic in Oscar history.

At the 2014 Oscars, John Travolta unintentionally used the wrong name when introducing Idina Menzel on stage. Instead of calling her by her real name, he referred to her as Adele Dazeem. It seems like a mistake! The pair had another encounter a year later and Idina Menzel returned the favor by addressing him as Glom Gazingo.

At the 2013 Oscars ceremony, where she was honored as Best Actress for her role in “Silver Linings Playbook”, she gracefully tripped and fell onto the stage.

At the 2006 Academy Awards, Brokeback Mountain, with eight nominations, was widely anticipated to win the top honor. However, viewers were taken aback when Paul Haggis stepped onto the stage to accept the Best Picture award for Crash instead. In fact, even Haggis himself admitted that his drama didn’t truly deserve the Best Picture accolade.

Following his victory as the Best Actor at the 2003 Annual Academy Awards, an emotional Brody couldn’t help but plant a big smooch on presenter Berry.

The dress that Björk wore to the Oscars in 2001, designed by Marjan Pejoski, is one of the most iconic outfits ever seen at the event.

At the 2014 Oscars, Ellen DeGeneres asked Bradley Cooper to snap a famous group selfie that included Jennifer Lawrence, Jared Leto, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Lupita Nyong’o, and many others, resulting in an unforgettable photo.

Ellen DeGeneres enlisted the help of Bradley Cooper to capture a now-legendary group selfie during the 2014 Oscars ceremony with stars such as Jennifer Lawrence, Jared Leto, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Lupita Nyong’o, and more. The resulting photo is still talked about today.

At the 2000 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Angelina Jolie passionately kissed her brother, James Haven, a moment that later became quite notable. After winning the Best Supporting Actress award for Girl, Interrupted earlier in the evening, she expressed her deep affection for her brother during her acceptance speech. This incident was also humorously referenced on Saturday Night Live.

At the 1999 Academy Awards, Shakespeare in Love boasted a total of 13 nominations, whereas Saving Private Ryan had 11. However, it was unexpected when Shakespeare in Love emerged as the night’s main victor.

At the 1986 Academy Awards, the singer made an indelible impression by arriving in a Bob Mackie outfit that everyone still remembers today.

At the 1974 Academy Awards, the host, David Niven, received an unexpected surprise when a runner without clothing suddenly dashed across the stage.

As a lifestyle expert, I find it hardly shocking that Charlie Chaplin was met with a thunderous applause; after all, he is a legendary comedian. However, what left me astounded was the length of this standing ovation – an impressive 12 minutes! This incredible gesture happened when he returned to the U.S. for the first time in over a decade, accepting an honorary Oscar at the 1972 awards ceremony.

Sacheen Littlefeather, representing Marlon Brando at the 1973 ceremony, expressed his deep disappointment and refused the award due to his strong opposition towards how the movie industry portrays Native Americans.

1969 saw a unique moment in the realm of acting, where not one but two extraordinary women took home the Best Actress Oscar: the legendary Katharine Hepburn and the multi-talented Barbra Streisand. Although I, Katharine Hepburn, was unable to attend the ceremony, Barbra gracefully accepted the award on behalf of us all, expressing her profound honor at being in such esteemed company as myself.

Apart from the infamous Best Picture mix-up in 2017, there have been other Oscar blunders. For instance, during the 36th Academy Awards in 1964, Sammy Davis Jr. was given the wrong envelope and announced the incorrect winner for Scoring of Music (adaptation or treatment). After saying, “I’ll bet the NAACP will be hearing about this,” he put on his glasses and quipped, “I’m not going to make a mistake again.

2025-03-02 15:17

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