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The audience appears stunned upon learning "La La Land" was mistakenly named the best picture winner.
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The audience reacts to ‘Moonlight’ best picture reveal

The audience appears stunned upon learning "La La Land" was mistakenly named the best picture winner.

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.

Michelle Williams, left, and Busy Philipps (and her fabulous pink manicure) look surprised.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Matt Damon, center, seems stunned and Casey Affleck, left, takes in the startling development.

Matt Damon, center, seems stunned and Casey Affleck, left, takes in the startling development.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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?

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?

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Meryl Streep, right, and Dwayne Johnson react with arched eyebrows. Sitting behind the Rock is motion picture academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs.

Meryl Streep, right, and Dwayne Johnson react with arched eyebrows. Sitting behind the Rock is motion picture academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Gil Birmingham wears a startled look. David Oyelowo, front right, brings his hand to his face.

Gil Birmingham wears a startled look. David Oyelowo, front right, brings his hand to his face.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

The Oscars crowd looks around in surprise as it is told that "La La Land" is not the best picture winner -- "Moonlight" is.

The Oscars crowd looks around in surprise as it is told that “La La Land” is not the best picture winner -- “Moonlight” is.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Matt Damon seemingly cannot contain his disbelief at the turnaround.

Matt Damon seemingly cannot contain his disbelief at the turnaround.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Sting and Trudie Styler, upper right, turn to see who the real winner is (psst, it's "Moonlight").

Sting and Trudie Styler, upper right, turn to see who the real winner is (psst, it’s “Moonlight”).

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

The audience gazes intently as the cast and crew of "Moonlight" take the stage.

The audience gazes intently as the cast and crew of “Moonlight” take the stage.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Jaden Piner of "Moonlight" takes the stage.

Jaden Piner of “Moonlight” takes the stage.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

David Oyelowo, center, takes in the events.

David Oyelowo, center, takes in the events.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

The audience applauds the cast and crew of "Moonlight" take the stage.

The audience applauds the cast and crew of “Moonlight” take the stage.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Ashton Sanders from "Moonlight" runs to the Dolby Theatre stage.

Ashton Sanders from “Moonlight” runs to the Dolby Theatre stage.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Michelle Williams, second from front left, Busy Philipps, Salma Hayek and Ben Affleck clap and get emotional when "Moonlight's" cast takes the stage.

Michelle Williams, second from front left, Busy Philipps, Salma Hayek and Ben Affleck clap and get emotional when “Moonlight’s” cast takes the stage.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Ben Affleck appears to be very emotional over "Moonlight's" win.

Ben Affleck appears to be very emotional over “Moonlight’s” win.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Meryl Streep appears to be relieved by the resolution of the best picture situation.

Meryl Streep appears to be relieved by the resolution of the best picture situation.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Casey Affleck, left, David Oyelowo, Michelle Williams, Matt Damon and Busy Philipps were among those that got an up-close look at the action.

Casey Affleck, left, David Oyelowo, Michelle Williams, Matt Damon and Busy Philipps were among those that got an up-close look at the action.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Dwayne Johnson seems to remain curious about the situation.

Dwayne Johnson seems to remain curious about the situation.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

The audience reacts as the "Moonlight" cast and crew take the stage.

The audience reacts as the “Moonlight” cast and crew take the stage.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Denzel Washington, Pauletta Washington and Viola Davis share a moment while events unfold.

Denzel Washington, Pauletta Washington and Viola Davis share a moment while events unfold.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

The audience watches as the "Moonlight" cast and crew gather onstage.

The audience watches as the “Moonlight” cast and crew gather onstage.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Busy Philipps clutches her perfectly manicured nails as the 'Moonlight' cast and crew give their thank-you speech.

Busy Philipps clutches her perfectly manicured nails as the ‘Moonlight’ cast and crew give their thank-you speech.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Casey Affleck claps for the 'Moonlight' cast and crew as they take best picture away from the erroneously annoucned 'La La Land.'

Casey Affleck claps for the ‘Moonlight’ cast and crew as they take best picture away from the erroneously annoucned ‘La La Land.’

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Matt Damon is in awe of 'Moonlight's' surprise win of Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards.

Matt Damon is in awe of ‘Moonlight’s’ surprise win of Best Picture at the 89th Academy Awards.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Dwayne Johnson watches the "Moonlight" cast and crew onstage; Alicia Vikander, standing behind him, looks stunned; and Cheryl Boone Isaacs wears a serious expression.

Dwayne Johnson watches the “Moonlight” cast and crew onstage; Alicia Vikander, standing behind him, looks stunned; and Cheryl Boone Isaacs wears a serious expression.

 (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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The audience reacts to ‘Moonlight’ best picture reveal

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