10 Most Shocking Oscar Upsets of All Time

The Academy Awards have given us unforgettable moments, but some wins left audiences stunned!

"Moonlight" Over "La La Land" (2017) – Best Picture

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"Crash" Over "Brokeback Mountain" (2006) – Best Picture

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"Rocky" Over "Taxi Driver" (1977) – Best Picture

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Art Carney Over Al Pacino & Jack Nicholson (1975) – Best Actor

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Roberto Benigni Over Tom Hanks (1999) – Best Actor

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Marisa Tomei Over Three Oscar Veterans (1993) – Best Supporting Actre

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Alan Arkin Over Eddie Murphy (2007) – Best Supporting Actor

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Mira Sorvino Over Kate Winslet (1996) – Best Supporting Actre

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Kevin Costner Over Martin Scorsese (1991) – Best Director

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"How Green Was My Valley" Over "Citizen Kane" (1942) – Best Picture

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The Oscars are unpredictable, and history proves anything can happen! Which of these upsets shocked you the most? Have your say in our special Oscars poll. Cast your vote now!

The Academy Awards have given us unforgettable moments, but some wins left audiences stunned!

The Academy Awards have given us unforgettable moments, but some wins left audiences stunned!

10 Most Shocking Oscar Upsets of All Time

10 Most Shocking Oscar Upsets of All Time

"Moonlight" Over "La La Land" (2017) – Best Picture

The biggest mix-up in Oscar history! "La La Land" was announced as Best Picture, only to be corrected moments later. "Moonlight" took the award.

"Crash" Over "Brokeback Mountain" (2006) – Best Picture

"Brokeback Mountain" was the clear favorite, but "Crash" pulled off a surprise victory. Even today, this remains a controversial decisions.

"Rocky" Over "Taxi Driver" (1977) – Best Picture

The underdog story won big, defeating critically acclaimed films like Taxi Driver, Network and All the President’s Men.

Art Carney Over Al Pacino & Jack Nicholson (1975) – Best Actor

Al Pacino (The Godfather Part II) and Jack Nicholson (Chinatown) were frontrunners, but Art Carney (Harry and Tonto) shocked everyone!

Roberto Benigni Over Tom Hanks (1999) – Best Actor

Roberto Benigni’s heartfelt performance in Life Is Beautiful was impressive, but beating Tom Hanks (Saving Private Ryan) was a huge surprise!

Marisa Tomei Over Three Oscar Veterans (1993) – Best Supporting Actre

Alan Arkin Over Eddie Murphy (2007) – Best Supporting Actor

Eddie Murphy was winning every award for Dreamgirls, but Oscar night belonged to Alan Arkin (Little Miss Sunshine). A major shocker!

Mira Sorvino Over Kate Winslet (1996) – Best Supporting Actre

Winslet (Sense and Sensibility) seemed destined for the win, but Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite) pulled off the upset!

Kevin Costner Over Martin Scorsese (1991) – Best Director

Scorsese’s Goodfellas is legendary, but Oscar went to Costner for Dances with Wolves. It took Marty 19 more years to finally win!

"How Green Was My Valley" Over "Citizen Kane" (1942) – Best Picture

Considered, the best film ever made, Citizen Kane lost to How Green Was My Valley. Even today, it's the most debated Oscar upsets!

The Oscars are unpredictable, and history proves anything can happen! Which of these upsets shocked you the most? Have your say in our special Oscars poll. Cast your vote now!

The Oscars are unpredictable, and history proves anything can happen! Which of these upsets shocked you the most? Have your say in our special Oscars poll. Cast your vote now!