Oscars 2017 Best Picture Mistake: Jimmy Kimmel Explains What Happened

In his first night back after hosting the Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel wasted no time in explaining the Best Picture mishap that left Warren Beatty explaining Moonlight was the actual winner shortly after Faye Dunaway had incorrectly announced that La La Land had just won. Jimmy gave us a very detailed account of the mishap that many thought he created.  Jimmy was actually preparing to close the show sitting next to Matt Damon on a bit when the incorrect winner was announced.  He goes on to explain what happened immediately after with Warren Beatty and that PWC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) has two envelopes for best actress.  Watch Jimmy's account of what happened below.

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