The 17 Biggest Upsets in Oscar History

With 12 nominations to lead the field, The Revenant is this year’s heavy Oscar favorite. Yet if the past is any indication, the Academy has at least one or two major surprises up its sleeve. Ever since it began handing out statuettes 88 years ago, the Academy has shown a predilection for bucking the odds In anticipation of this year’s telecast on Feb. 28, we present the 17 biggest upsets in the Oscars’ long, unpredictable history.