As it turns out, presenter Warren Beatty somehow got the envelope for Best Actress instead of Best Picture (Emma Stone won earlier that evening for her role in the musical film) and well, the rest is flub history.
But that blunder was proceeded by a few smaller—albeit memorable—ones, like when John Travolta meant to introduce Frozen star Idina Menzelfor her performance at the 2014 Oscars, but instead ushered her in by calling her Adele Dazeem.
It's a slip-up that's managed to stand the test of time—and in fact, the Broadway star recently marked the moment a decade later in a hilarious way.
"Hey Adele Dazeem, it's Idina Menzel," she said in a March 3 TikTok. "I just wanted to say, happy birthday. Sending you so much love and positive energy, I hope you have the best, best day." (She also sang the "Happy Birthday" song to boot).
But there's even more where that came from. Ahead of the 2024 Oscars March 10 at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, keep reading to relive the most shocking moments in the show's history.
<p>Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock</p>
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's Chemistry Sets the Oscars on Fire
Kevin Hart Backs Out of Hosting
<i>La La Land</i> Is Accidentally Named Best Picture in Epic Flub
John Travolta Mispronounces Idina Menzel's Name
Jennifer Lawrence Falls After Winning Best Actress
<p><em>Crash</em> Wins Best Picture Over<em> Brokeback Mountain</em></p>
Adrien Brody Shockingly Kisses Halle Berry
Björk Wears Swan Dress on the Red Carpet
<p>The Oscars Selfie Seen Around the World</p>
<p>Angelina Jolie Kisses Her Brother</p>
<p><em>Shakespeare in Love</em> Wins Over <em>Saving Private Ryan</em></p>
Cher Wears a Headdress
<p>Streaker Storms the Stage</p>
Charlie Chaplin Receives 12-Minute Standing Ovation
Marlon Brando Refuses to Accept Best Actor Award
<p>Barbra Streisand and Katharine Hepburn Both Win Best Actress</p>
<p>Sammy Davis Jr. Announces the Wrong Winner</p>
The 2024 Academy Awards air live Sunday, March 10, from 7 to 10:30 p.m. ET/4 to 7:30 p.m. PT on ABC. And don't miss E!'s Oscars red carpet starting at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT on E!.
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