27 February 2017
#AwkwardAwardsMoment
At the Oscars last night, presenters Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty were unwittingly part of the worst gaffe we’ve ever seen at an Academy Awards ceremony – and that includes Jennifer Lawrence tripping up the stairs when she went to collect her Best Actress Award for Silver Linings Playbook in 2010.
MIX-UP at the #Oscars: "Moonlight" actually won the Academy Award for Best Picture 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Is3w1cd2sS
— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) February 27, 2017
To be fair, it wasn’t really the presenters’ fault. Because of an unfortunate envelope mix-up, they proclaimed La La Land as the Best Picture winner. The crew came on-stage to accept the award and started making their speech. But someone behind the scenes realised their mistake …
… And halfway into their speech, there was a pause, and the mistake was explained. The La La Land crew literally had to hand the Oscar over to Moonlight.
But they were very gracious about it, we’ve got to say. And a lot of Moonlight fans, including Jessica Chastain, were like, yip, that’s better.
MOONLIGHT!!!! love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love #BestPicture #Oscars
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) February 27, 2017
As someone said on Twitter, though, we can’t help but feel sorry for the poor PwC staffer who is going to be hauled over the coals for this, like:
Sign up to Showmax to watch these gif-worthy shows and you’ll get a 14-day free trial »
Original African stories by local talent
The ABC Killer
The ABC Killer is a twisty true-crime documentary series about serial killer Moses Sithole. Stream from 22 July on Showmax.
Made in South Africa
What if we believed the best can come from here?
Let’s rewrite the rules of what it means to be local.
Untied S1
Untied explores the deeply personal and often complex experience of divorce, told through the voices of women who have lived it. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Reckless S1
Reckless follows a pair of young brothers who find themselves at a crossroads when a tragic accident changes their lives forever. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.
Made in Kenya
The Mommy Club NBO
The Mommy Club NBO is the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise. Stream now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in Kenya
Empini S1-2
Empini is a high-stakes, action-packed drama set in the ruthless, corrupt world of private security. Season 2 is now streaming, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Youngins S1-2
Stream Tshedza Pictures’s first teen drama, Showmax Original Youngins. S1 and S2 are ready to binge.
Made in South Africa
The Real Housewives of Durban Seasons 1-5
Our eThekwini queens are back with a brand-new season. Stream Season 5 now, with new episodes every Friday.
Made in South AfricaSA celebs open up about divorce on Untied
The action heats up on Empini
More Mzansi gold
Laugh Africa Comedy Club
A high-energy celebration of stand-up, spotlighting the continent’s finest comedic talent and international guests, straight from the iconic Laugh Africa Comedy Festival.
Made in South Africa
Sorisha Naidoo on being an OG of The Real Housewives of Durban
Sorisha Naidoo reflects on her journey in The Real Housewives of Durban ahead of the highly anticipated Season 5 reunion, airing in two parts on Showmax, on 4 July and 11 July 2025.
Made in South Africa
Een Keer Om Die Son S1
Over the course of a year, the Van Wyks mourn the loss of a loved one and struggle with divorce, illness, forgiveness, high school and secrets as they heal and find each other again.
Made in South Africa
Nonku opens up about Untied, now streaming on Showmax
Nonku Williams spills the tea on why she agreed to be on the new Showmax Original talk show, Untied. Catch new episodes every Tuesday on Showmax, hosted by Relebogile Mabotja.
South African