Hey there, movie fans! Let’s take a trip down memory lane to last year’s Oscars, where Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Remember when they mistakenly announced La La Land as the Best Picture winner instead of Moonlight? Yeah, that awkward moment that seemed to last an eternity. Well, guess what? They’re getting a second chance to set things right at this year’s Academy Awards. Let’s hope the right envelope is in their hands this time around!
According to TMZ, Warren and Faye were seen rehearsing at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre for the big night. It’s safe to say they’re taking this opportunity seriously after last year’s mix-up. A source revealed that during their rehearsal, Faye kicked things off with a lighthearted comment: “Presenting is better the second time around.” Warren chimed in with a playful jab: “The winner is Gone with the Wind.” If they stick to their script, it’s bound to bring a smile to the audience’s faces. This duo knows how to keep things entertaining, even in the face of past mistakes.
Warren Beatty taking the stage at the 2017 Oscars.
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Let’s rewind to last year’s ceremony for a moment. Warren was mistakenly handed the wrong envelope—it was for Best Actress, which read “Emma Stone, La La Land.” Confused, he showed it to Faye, who only saw the words “La La Land” and announced it as the winner. And just like that, one of the most cringe-worthy moments in Oscars history was born. Poor Moonlight had to wait a few extra moments before receiving the recognition it truly deserved.
PriceWaterhouseCoopers, the accounting firm responsible for managing the envelopes, took full responsibility for the fiasco. In a statement, they said, “We sincerely apologize to Moonlight, La La Land, Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, and all Oscar viewers for the error. The presenters were mistakenly given the wrong category envelope, and we corrected it as soon as we realized the mistake. We’re currently investigating how this happened, and we deeply regret the situation. We’re grateful for the grace with which the nominees, the Academy, ABC, and Jimmy Kimmel handled the moment.”
But here’s the thing—Faye and Warren aren’t the only familiar faces returning to the Oscars stage this year. Jimmy Kimmel is back to host the show for the second consecutive year. Clearly, the Academy was impressed with how he navigated last year’s awkward situation. “Hosting the Oscars was a career highlight, and I’m truly grateful to the Academy for asking me to return and work with two of my favorite people, Mike De Luca and Jennifer Todd,” Jimmy said in a statement back in May 2017 when his reappointment was announced. Let’s hope this year’s ceremony goes off without a hitch and that everyone sticks to their scripts!
