10 Award Show Moments That Will Go Down In History
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- May 30, 2017
- 5:00 pm
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When awards season rolls around, everyone gets pumped up to see their favorite stars all dolled up to hopefully take home an award or two. Many awards show live for spontaneous and outrageous moments that will keep viewers tuned in.
And we’ve seen our fair share of wacky performances, eccentric outfits, flubs, and embarrassing moments. But not every iconic award show moment has to be a fail. In fact, some of our favorite moments just so happened to be heartwarming and memorable.
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Award shows are a staple of American culture. We gather around our televisions every year to watch Hollywood’s most talented artists walk the red carpet and receive the recognition they so deserve. Over the years, we have witnessed some of the most unforgettable moments in award show history. So, let’s take a walk down memory lane and relive 10 award show moments that will go down in history.
1. “Moonlight” Wins Best Picture at the Oscars (2017)
In what will go down as one of the biggest upsets in award show history, “Moonlight” won Best Picture at the 2017 Oscars after presenter Warren Beatty mistakenly announced “La La Land” as the winner. The mix-up caused confusion and chaos in the audience, but ultimately ended with a touching and well-deserved win for “Moonlight”.
2. Janet Jackson’s Wardrobe Malfunction at the Super Bowl Halftime Show (2004)
During the 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show, Janet Jackson suffered a wardrobe malfunction that exposed her breast on national TV. The incident caused a media firestorm and led to increased scrutiny and regulation on live TV broadcasts.
3. Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress at the MTV Video Music Awards (2010)
Lady Gaga is known for her outrageous fashion choices, but her meat dress at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards truly took the cake. The dress was made entirely of raw meat and caused controversy among animal rights activists.
4. Ellen DeGeneres’ Selfie at the Oscars (2014)
In 2014, Ellen DeGeneres took a star-studded selfie while hosting the Oscars that became the most retweeted tweet of all time. The photo featured celebrities such as Meryl Streep, Bradley Cooper, Julia Roberts, and Jennifer Lawrence, among others.
5. Beyoncé’s Pregnancy Announcement at the MTV Video Music Awards (2011)
Beyoncé announced her pregnancy with daughter Blue Ivy Carter during her performance at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. The singer bared her baby bump to the world, immediately becoming a viral sensation and a moment of pure joy for fans.
6. Adele Restarting Her Performance at the Grammys (2016)
During her performance of “All I Ask” at the 2016 Grammys, Adele experienced technical difficulties that threw off her performance. Rather than continuing, Adele stopped the performance and restarted, delivering a soulful and emotional rendition of the song.
7. Kanye West Interrupting Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards (2009)
During Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West stormed onto the stage, took the mic from Swift and stated that Beyoncé deserved the award instead. The scene caused uproar and remains a controversial moment in award show history.
8. Jennifer Lawrence’s Tripping Incident at the Oscars (2013)
Jennifer Lawrence famously tripped on the stairs as she walked up to receive her Best Actress award at the 2013 Oscars. The incident was endearing and showed that even the most glamorous stars can be human and make mistakes.
9. Prince’s Halftime Show Performance at the Super Bowl (2007)
Prince’s halftime performance at the 2007 Super Bowl is widely regarded as one of the greatest in history. The Purple One played hits such as “Purple Rain” and “Let’s Go Crazy” while performing in the pouring rain. It was a moment of pure musical genius and theatrics.
10. Three 6 Mafia’s “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” Wins Best Original Song at the Oscars (2006)
In a shock to the Hollywood establishment, rap group Three 6 Mafia won Best Original Song for “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” at the 2006 Oscars. The win marked a rare moment of recognition for hip hop music in the usually conservative Hollywood awards circuit.
In conclusion, award shows provide moments that never fail to surprise, entertain and sometimes shock us. While some moments have been controversial, others have been heartwarming and have even changed the way we view certain issues. As we look forward to future award shows, we can only hope to see more memorable moments added to this list.
