The audience reacts to ‘Moonlight’ best picture reveal
The audience appears stunned upon learning “La La Land” was mistakenly named the best picture winner. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
Michelle Williams, left, and Busy Philipps (and her fabulous pink manicure) look surprised.
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Matt Damon, center, seems stunned and Casey Affleck, left, takes in the startling development.
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Salma Hayek, center, braces for the ‘“Moonlight” twist. Ben Affleck turns to either Matt Damon or brother Casey Affleck -- could this all be another elaborate Jimmy Kimmel prank?
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Meryl Streep, right, and Dwayne Johnson react with arched eyebrows. Sitting behind the Rock is motion picture academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs.
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Gil Birmingham wears a startled look. David Oyelowo, front right, brings his hand to his face.
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The Oscars crowd looks around in surprise as it is told that “La La Land” is not the best picture winner -- “Moonlight” is.
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Matt Damon seemingly cannot contain his disbelief at the turnaround.
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Sting and Trudie Styler, upper right, turn to see who the real winner is (psst, it’s “Moonlight”).
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The audience gazes intently as the cast and crew of “Moonlight” take the stage.
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Jaden Piner of “Moonlight” takes the stage.
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David Oyelowo, center, takes in the events.
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The audience applauds the cast and crew of “Moonlight” take the stage.
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Ashton Sanders from “Moonlight” runs to the Dolby Theatre stage.
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Michelle Williams, second from front left, Busy Philipps, Salma Hayek and Ben Affleck clap and get emotional when “Moonlight’s” cast takes the stage.
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Ben Affleck appears to be very emotional over “Moonlight’s” win.
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Meryl Streep appears to be relieved by the resolution of the best picture situation.
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Casey Affleck, left, David Oyelowo, Michelle Williams, Matt Damon and Busy Philipps were among those that got an up-close look at the action.
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Dwayne Johnson seems to remain curious about the situation.
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The audience reacts as the “Moonlight” cast and crew take the stage.
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Denzel Washington, Pauletta Washington and Viola Davis share a moment while events unfold.
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The audience watches as the “Moonlight” cast and crew gather onstage.
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Busy Philipps clutches her perfectly manicured nails as the ‘Moonlight’ cast and crew give their thank-you speech.
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Casey Affleck claps for the ‘Moonlight’ cast and crew as they take best picture away from the erroneously annoucned ‘La La Land.’
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Matt Damon is in awe of ‘Moonlight’s’ surprise win of Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards.
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Dwayne Johnson watches the “Moonlight” cast and crew onstage; Alicia Vikander, standing behind him, looks stunned; and Cheryl Boone Isaacs wears a serious expression.
