2017 Academy Awards: Oscar Winners, Nominees and Highlights
The 89th Academy Awards, held on February 26, 2017, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, was a night of glitz, glamour, and unexpected drama
Hosted by late-night talk show veteran Jimmy Kimmel, the ceremony celebrated the best in cinema from 2016
The evening was marked by historic wins, including Viola Davis becoming the first African American to achieve the 'Triple Crown of Acting' with her Oscar for 'Fences.' However, the most memorable moment came during the announcement of Best Picture, when 'La La Land' was mistakenly declared the winner before the actual victor, 'Moonlight,' was revealed
This unprecedented mix-up overshadowed other significant events, such as 'O.J.: Made in America' becoming the longest film to win an Oscar
The ceremony took place against a backdrop of political tension, with several winners using their speeches to address social issues.
Major Award Categories: Winners and Nominees
In 2017, during the 89th Academy Awards Cerimony, held on 26/02/2017 the following movies, actors, actresses and directors were awarded with the Oscar in 4 categories honoring the films released in 2017:
Who won the Best Director Oscar in 2017?
Who won the Best Actor Oscar in 2017?
Who won the Best Actress Oscar in 2017?
Who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2017?
Memorable Moments and Trivia
- The biggest moment was the Best Picture mix-up, where "La La Land" was mistakenly announced as the winner before "Moonlight" was revealed as the actual winner
- Emma Stone won Best Actress for "La La Land" and gave a heartfelt speech about pursuing dreams
- Casey Affleck won Best Actor for "Manchester by the Sea", which was controversial due to past sexual harassment allegations against him
- Viola Davis won Best Supporting Actress for "Fences" and delivered a powerful, emotional speech about art giving voice to ordinary people
- Mahershala Ali became the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar, taking Best Supporting Actor for "Moonlight"
- Jimmy Kimmel hosted and included a running gag where he playfully feuded with Matt Damon throughout the night
- Kimmel also orchestrated a surprise for a group of tourists who were unknowingly brought into the ceremony
- "La La Land" won six awards, including Best Director for Damien Chazelle, making him the youngest person to win in that category
- Asghar Farhadi, director of Best Foreign Language Film winner "The Salesman", boycotted the ceremony in protest of the U.S. travel ban
- Justin Timberlake opened the show with an energetic performance of "Can't Stop the Feeling" from "Trolls"
FAQ
- Who was the host of the 2017 Academy Awards?
Jimmy Kimmel - What were the biggest surprises at the 2017 Oscars?
The biggest surprise at the 2017 Oscars was the Best Picture mix-up. 'La La Land' was mistakenly announced as the winner, but 'Moonlight' was the actual winner. This unprecedented error occurred due to a mistake in handling the envelopes backstage. - What were the most memorable speeches at the 2017 Academy Awards?
Some of the most memorable speeches at the 2017 Academy Awards include: Viola Davis' emotional acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress, Mahershala Ali's heartfelt speech as he became the first Muslim actor to win an Oscar, and Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney's powerful speech for 'Moonlight' winning Best Adapted Screenplay.
What happened in 2017?
Discover what the world looked like in 2017: