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The Oscar Awards is almost here, and what better way to get ready for it than to reminisce about the most outrageous and shocking winning moments that happened in the past years.
While some names and titles are already taking up space and garnering unanimous votes, there will be controversial results that will go down in history, just like these Academy Award winners.
Will Smith
The comedian-actor has always been a crowd favorite, and his Best Actor win for the biographical sports dramaKing Richardat the 94th Academy Awards in 2022 was supposed to be a glorious moment. But, just before he was announced as the winner, the infamousOscar slapshocked the entire world.
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The award-giving body was criticized for lettingWill Smithreceive his award and remain inside the theater after his scandalous encounter with hostChris Rock. He was given a 10-year ban from attending the event, though being announced as the winner after all that fiasco even made the event more shocking than ever.
Green Book
Peter Farrelly’sGreen Bookwon the votes of the jury at the 91st Academy Awards, beatingAlfonso Cuarón’s critically acclaimed projectRomafor the Best Picture.
The latter received ten impressive nominations which made it a strong contender for the much-coveted category. The controversy lies in the Academy’s decision to snubRomasince it is a Netflix film.
Shakespeare in Love
The 1999 Oscars event was marred with so much controversy after John Madden’sShakespeare in Loveeffortlessly beatSteven Spielberg’sSaving Private Ryanfor the Best Picture category.
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The epic war film was a major frontrunner at the event after receiving eleven nominations, and its loss againstGwyneth Paltrow’s period romantic comedy became Oscar’s biggest upset. Industry pundits speculated that the movie’s victory was attributed to theawards campaignled byHarvey Weinstein.
The King’s Speech
David Fincher’sThe Social Networkwas both a cult-classic favorite and critically acclaimed film, even earning an impressive 96% rating onRotten Tomatoes, but its loss against Tom Hooper’sThe King’s Speechfor Best Picture and Best Director became the talk of the town at the 83rd Academy Awards.
The Social Networkis considered one of the greatest movies of the 21st century, so choosing a historical drama over a relevant biographical film ended up creating a negative buzz within the Oscars.
Roman Polanski
Roman Polanksihas become a notorious name in Hollywood after he wasaccusedof sxual assault and statutory rpe. Surprisingly, the Oscars still gave him a Best Director award for his work onThe Pianist.
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He was not able to attend the event since he already fled from the US. It was only in 2018 when the Academy expelled Polanski from his membership.
Robert Redford
Martin Scorseseis a staple name in the Oscars, so it was a shocker whenRaging Bulllost the Best Director award toRobert Redford’sOrdinary People. The win was a turning point in the latter’s career as it is a feature directorial debut.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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