Kevin Winter, Getty Images(L-R) Prior to learning of a presentation error, 'La La Land' producers Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz and Marc Platt accept the Best Picture award for 'La La Land' onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APJanelle Monae, center, reacts as "Moonlight" is announced as the winner of best picture at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images'Moonlight' actor Mahershala Ali hugs Emma Stone after it was discovered 'La La Land' was mistakenly announced as Best Picture onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APBarry Jenkins, foreground left, and the cast accept the award for best picture for "Moonlight" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APPresenter Warren Beatty shows the envelope with the actual winner for best picture as host Jimmy Kimmel, left, looks on at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The winner was originally announced as "La La Land," but was later corrected to "Moonlight."
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesActors Faye Dunaway (L) and Warren Beatty speak onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesActress Emma Stone (L) and accepts Best Actress for 'La La Land' from actor Leonardo DiCaprio onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesActress Emma Stone accepts Best Actress for 'La La Land' onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Christopher Polk, Getty ImagesActor Casey Affleck accepts the Best Actor award for 'Manchester by the Sea' from actor Brie Larson onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesActor Mahershala Ali (R) accepts Best Supporting Actor for 'Moonlight' from actor Alicia Vikander onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesActor Mahershala Ali accepts Best Supporting Actor for 'Moonlight' onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APHost Jimmy Kimmel speaks at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APJohn Legend performs songs from best original song nominees "City of Stars" and "Audition" from "La La Land" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesActress Amy Adams speaks onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesWriter/director Barry Jenkins (L) and writer Tarell Alvin McCraney accept Best Adapted Screenplay for 'Moonlight' onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesProducer Caroline Waterlow (L) and director Ezra Edelman accept Best Documentary Feature for 'O.J.: Made in America' onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APJustin Hurwitz, from left, Justin Paul, and Benj Pasek accept the award for best original song for "City of Stars" from "La La Land" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images(L-R) Actors Janelle Monae, Taraji P. Henson and Octavia Spencer speak onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APJanelle Monae, left, Taraji P. Henson, second right and Octavia Spencer, right, introduce Katherine Johnson, seated, the inspiration for "Hidden Figures," as they present the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APRiz Ahmed, left, and Felicity Jones present the award for best visual effects at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APScarlett Johansson presents the award for best original song at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APCharlize Theron, left, and Shirley MacLaine present the award for best foreign language film at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images(L-R) Engineer/astronaut Anousheh Ansari and former NASA scientist Firouz Naderi accept Best Foreign Language Film for 'The Salesman' on behalf of director Asghar Farhadi onstage with actors Shirley MacLaine and Charlize Theron during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesSound re-recording mixer Kevin O'Connell (L) accepts Best Sound Mixing for 'Hacksaw Ridge' from actor Sofia Boutella onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APRobert Mackenzie, from left, Kevin O'Connell, Andy Wright, and Peter Grace accept the award for best sound mixing for "Hacksaw Ridge" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesActors Ryan Gosling (L) and Emma Stone speak onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesActor/director Ben Affleck (L) and actor/producer Matt Damon speak onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesWriter/director Kenneth Lonergan (C) accepts Best Original Screenplay for 'Manchester by the Sea' from actor/director Ben Affleck (L) and actor/producer Matt Damon (R) onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APJohn Cho, left, and Leslie Mann speak at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesActors Javier Bardem and Meryl Streep speak onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APSylvain Bellemare accepts the award for best sound editing for "Arrival" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APLinus Sandgren accepts the award for best cinematography for "La La Land" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesActor Jennifer Aniston speaks onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APDev Patel introduces a performance for best original song for "The Empty Chair" from "Jim: The James Foley Story" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APJanelle Monae, left, shakes hands with "Lion" actor Sunny Pawar as "Moonlight" director Barry Jenkins gestures to Pawar in the audience at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APMel Gibson appears in the audience at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Matt Sayles, Invision/APMark Rylance presents the award for best actress in a supporting role at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APViola Davis, winner of the award for best actress in a supporting role for "Fences," right, and Julius Tennon kiss at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APMark Rylance, right, presents Viola Davis with the award for best actress in a supporting role for "Fences" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APHailee Steinfeld, left, and Gael Garcia Bernal present the award for best animated short film at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesDirector Damien Chazelle (L) accepts Best Director for 'La La Land' from actor Halle Berry onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Christopher Polk, Getty ImagesDirector Damien Chazelle (R) accepts Best Director for 'La La Land' from presenter Halle Berry onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APMahershala Ali poses in the press room with the award for best actor in a supporting role for "Moonlight" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APViola Davis poses in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Frazer Harrison, Getty ImagesActor Casey Affleck, winner of Best Actor for 'Manchester by the Sea' poses in the press room during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Jordan Strauss, AP PhotoDamien Chazelle poses in the press room with the award for best director for "La La Land" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APColleen Atwood, winner of the award for best costume design for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", poses in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APTarell Alvin McCraney, left, and Barry Jenkins, winners of the award for best adapted screenplay for "Moonlight", pose in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APDan Lemmon, from left, Andrew R. Jones, Adam Valdez and Robert Legato pose in the press room with the award for best visual effects for "The Jungle Book" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images(L-R) Actor Hailee Steinfeld, director Alan Barillaro and producer Marc Sondheimer, winners of Best Animated Short Film for 'Piper' and actor Gael Garcia Bernal pose in the press room during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images(L-R) Co-directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore and producer Clark Spencer, winners of the Best Animated Feature Film award for 'Zootopia' pose in the press room during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images(L-R) Actor Dakota Johnson, production designer David Wasco and art director Sandy Reynolds-Wasco, winners of Best Production Design for 'La La Land' and actor Jamie Dornan pose in the press room during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Producer Anna Udvardy and director Kristof Deak (2nd from R), winners of the award for Short Film (Live Action) for 'Sing,' pose with presenters David Oyelowo (R) and Salma Hayek in the press room during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APAuli'i Cravalho performs songs from best original song nominee "How Far I'll Go" from "Moana" at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APSeth Rogen, right, and Michael J. Fox speak at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Pictured on stage is a DeLorean.
Kevin Winter, Getty ImagesMusician Sting performs onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Chris Pizzello, Invision/APSara Bareilles performs during an In Memoriam tribute at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Debbie Reynolds is pictured on screen.
Matt Winkelmeyer, Getty ImagesDwayne Johnson attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Frazer Harrison, Getty ImagesActor Sofia Carson attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Ben Peterson Remote, Getty ImagesActor Sofia Carson attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Matt Winkelmeyer, Getty ImagesActor Scarlett Johansson poses for pictures at the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Al Powers, Invision/APKate McKinnon arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Christopher Polk, Getty ImagesActor Casey Affleck attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APChrissy Teigen, left, and John Legend arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APAuli'i Cravalho arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Frazer Harrison, Getty ImagesActor Olivia Culpo unveils a one-of-a-kind Marchesa for Stella Artois gown featuring beads made from the Stella Artois Limited-Edition Chalices that benefit Water.org during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APSunny Pawar arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Frazer Harrison, Getty ImagesActor Lucas Hedges attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APHenry Mortensen, left, and Viggo Mortensen arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Frazer Harrison, Getty ImagesActor Ruth Negga attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Richard Shotwell, Invision/APBlanca Blanco arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Frazer Harrison, Getty ImagesChef Wolfgang Puck presents Oscars cuisine before the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APJackie Chan arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Al Powers, Invision/APAndrew Garfield and his father, Richard Garfield, arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Frazer Harrison, Getty ImagesTV personality Ryan Seacrest attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Frazer Harrison, Getty ImagesActor Glen Powell attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Frazer Harrison, Getty ImagesActor Aldis Hodge attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Frazer Harrison, Getty ImagesActor Isabelle Huppert attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Kevork Djansezian, Getty ImagesActor Ryan Gosling attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Christopher Polk, Getty ImagesActor Brie Larson attends the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
Jordan Strauss, Invision/APJudd Apatow, left, and Leslie Mann arrive at the Oscars on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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(L-R) Prior to learning of a presentation error, 'La La Land' producers Fred Berger, Jordan Horowitz and Marc Platt accept the Best Picture award for 'La La Land' onstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on Feb. 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
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Barry Jenkins’ “Moonlight” — not, as it turned out, “La La Land” — won best picture at the Academy Awards in and an unprecedented fiasco that saw one winner swapped for another while the “La La Land” producers were in mid-speech.
