The Biggest Oscar Award Upsets In History

Published on 10/08/2017
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Roberto Benigni wins best actor for “Life Is Beautiful” (1999)

The 1999 category of Best Actor included the epicness of Edward Norton (American History X), Nick Nolte (Affliction), Ian McKellen (Gods and Monsters), and Tom Hanks (Saving Private Ryan). Be that as it may because it was Roberto Benigni from Life Is Beautiful who stunned audiences everywhere.

Double Oscar Winner For Best Foreign Film And Best

Roberto Benigni wins best actor for “Life Is Beautiful” (1999)

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“Crash” wins best picture (2006)

Critics everywhere believed that Brokeback Mountain would win Best Picture in 2006. So when the racial drama Crash won that accolade, needless to say, everyone was beyond stunned. Heck, many believed that most voters were just far too homophobic. Lastly, Crash became the second film in history to have won Best Picture (other than The Sting) without having been previously getting nominated for a Best Picture award at the Golden Globes.

Crash Wins Best Picture 2006

Crash Wins Best Picture 2006

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