“La La Land” was mistakenly announced as the winner initially.
It was the biggest moment of the night.
When Oscar presenters Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty mistakenly announced “La La Land” as the best picture winner instead of “Moonlight” after an apparent envelope mix-up, the shockwaves were felt through the room and beyond.
Many took to social media to express their sentiments.
Here’s who we spotted reacting to the biggest moment at the 89th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday night:
Amazing ending. Wish that had happened on Election Day.
I figured out what happened, #Oscars – it was @RyanGosling pic.twitter.com/oo9Te94WEv
You know what the problem is — millions of Academy members voted illegally.
Steve Harvey right now— #Oscars pic.twitter.com/Zx4nRyMLPH
I wrote the ending of the academy awards 2017. @jimmykimmel we really got them!
IF ANYONE FROM THE IN MEMORIUM IS STILL ALIVE PLEASE LET US KNOW
WHY COULDN’T THE ELECTION ENDED THIS WAY!!!! #Oscars
I need a drink… no… a drank… make it a double. My emotions are all over the place #Moonlight #Oscars2017
So sad how the Russians hacked Warren Beatty.
Have your people call our people – we know what to do. #Oscars #MissUniverse
Can’t believe the Russians almost got away with hacking the #Oscars
Congratulations @moonlightmov. Representation matters (But that whole thing was so weird and we’re in shock too). #Oscars
Most nights, I have a dream in which what just happened at the #Oscars actually happened on election night.
Warren Beatty had #alternativefacts. Congrats #Moonlight well deserved!
I’m starting to wonder if I got nominated for Into The Wild after all. #Oscars
I’m also very sad for the MOONLIGHT crew. I wish that they had the full experience of winning best pic without the awkwardness of it all.
Gee, I’m glad I stayed up! That was a first!!!!
I’m blaming Russia and going to sleep. #Oscars
