Oscars' Shocking Upsets: Legends Lost, Controversies Won

0:00Reporting from the Daily News Now, I'm Corey, with the story, with the latest entertainment headlines, the Academy Awards have seen their share of jaw-dropping upsets over the decades. Back in 1941, Citizen Kane, now hailed as a masterpiece, lost best picture to the lesser known how green was my valley. Fast forward to 2003, and spirited away became the first anime to win Best Animated Feature, beating out Disney Heavyweights despite. Being a total underdog, other surprises hit the directing and acting categories hard. Roman Polanski took best director for the pianist while in exile, and Kevin Costner beat Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas with dances with wolves. Sweeping picture and director too, Olivia Coleman shocked everyone by grabbing Best Actress for the favorite over Glenn Close's seventh nomination. Fans and critics still debate wins like Art Carney topping Jack Nicholson and Al Pacino for Harry and Tonto or Marisa Tomey upsetting veterans in my. Cousin Vinnie, sparking wild conspiracy theories about a mix-up.

1:04These moments often came down to votesplits or aggressive campaigns, leaving legends empty-handed. Best picture races delivered even bigger controversies. Shakespeare love edged out saving private Ryan thanks to a massive push by Harvey Weinstein while Crash Beat broke back Mountain and others, earning a lasting reputation as one of the weakest winners ever. Green Book later topped Roma and Black Clansman, prompting Spike Lee to walk out. The chaos peaked with the Moonlight Envelope Fiasco, where La La Land was announced first by mistake and Anthony Hopkins' remote win for the father. Over expected tribute to Chadwick Boseman, Captain Pandemic altered night. These upsets remind us the Oscars can still surprise. Dianne is sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description. Your pillow, your podcast, your moment made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLO.com. Made in AI.