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Busy Philipps Recalls Plea to Ben Affleck During 2017 Oscars Mix-Up

Philipps and Michelle Williams revisit their front-row experience of the infamous Best Picture error, adding humorous new details about the chaotic moment.

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Overview

  • Busy Philipps and Michelle Williams recently reflected on the 2017 Oscars Best Picture mix-up during a conversation on QVC+ HSN+.
  • Philipps humorously recounted urging Ben Affleck to 'do something' during the confusion, citing his role as Batman, though he was unable to intervene.
  • The error, caused by the wrong envelope being handed to presenters, initially led to La La Land being announced as the winner instead of Moonlight.
  • A stage manager urgently informed Casey Affleck of the mistake, leading to the correction and the Moonlight cast's rightful acceptance of the award.
  • Philipps and Williams recreated their viral reaction photo from the event, reflecting on the enduring cultural memory of the chaotic moment.