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Cheat Sheet: Here Are 18 Memes And Tweets That Perfectly Sum Up Oscars 2017

In case you missed any of the big action, we've got you covered. 
Cheat Sheet: Here Are 18 Memes And Tweets That Perfectly Sum Up Oscars 2017
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By Mariya Moseley · Updated October 26, 2020

If you like sleep, you probably didn’t sit through the entire Academy Awards on Sunday night. But we’ve got you covered.

Despite the Oscars flub at the end that nearly stole the shine from Moonlight‘s Best Picture win, the awards show was full of fun culture moments that left many talking.

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From Viola Davis’ powerful acceptance speech for her Best Supporting Actress Academy Award to Gary and Vicky from Chicago stealing the show, the awards show was definitely one to remember. 

Viola Davis made history as she and Whoopi Goldberg are now the only two Black actors who have won an Oscar, Emmy and a Tony award.

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Moonlight‘s Mahershala Ali became the first Muslim to win Best Supporting Actor and the fifth Black actor in the category. 

Hidden Figures unsung hero, Katherine Johnson, shared an unforgettable moment on stage with the cast of the film, Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monae and Octavia Spencer. 

With Black actors nominated in every category and a variety of Black directors, editors and writers up for an Oscars nod, there was definitely a cause for celebration. Here’s a look at the best moments from the 89th Annual Academy Awards.

18 of the best moments from the #Oscars2017:

All of us after #Moonlight was crowned the official Best Picture winner #Oscars pic.twitter.com/tZt8Sq0Db4

— BlackStar Projects (@BlackStarFest) February 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/bronze_bombSHEL/status/836082829360566272

 

#GaryFromChicago holding his lady's purse πŸ‘› at the #Oscars :YOU the real MVP #Oscars2017 #TourBusSurprise pic.twitter.com/Ze0JNs25Yy

— Simone Missick (@SimoneMissick) February 27, 2017

#goddess moment! Shining!! 🌟🌟🌟 We are all #goddesses! Brilliance personified! Don't stop πŸ’œπŸŒˆπŸŒˆπŸŒˆπŸ’œ #Oscars pic.twitter.com/k9Y2MQhKrX

— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) February 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/JARVtheBUILDER/status/836055054562050048

Cookies and donuts? Yes please! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/FTkV4vKjW0

— People (@people) February 27, 2017

Viola's speech has me like... pic.twitter.com/sbgitA5RFK

— Deonna Anderson (@iamDEONNA) February 27, 2017

 

https://twitter.com/J_S_Robles/status/836045301127516162

This is our moment. This is our season. Let us rejoice and be Taraji in it. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/ysql9VBYUy

— Jasmyn (@JasmynBeKnowing) February 27, 2017

RT if you're not worthy pic.twitter.com/Jqe7fnMiNw

— HuffPost Women (@HuffPostWomen) February 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/RollingOut/status/836063768719278080

"Hey Lil Mama let me whisper in your ear" #Oscars pic.twitter.com/UiQNS6duyP

— Strictly 4 My X’ers (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) February 27, 2017

Viola deserves an Oscar for winning an Oscar. Pure perfection and Black excellence at its best. #AugustWilson #BHM #Oscars pic.twitter.com/1jlMwOFxgh

— Jasmyn (@JasmynBeKnowing) February 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheFactsOfShade/status/836059844587184128

#Garyfromthetourbus: I am

Us: #Oscars pic.twitter.com/dsprqi5pIt

— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) February 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/justinkirkland4/status/836053361942282240

the way Jharrel Jerome embraced Alex Hibbert when they found out they won 😭
my heart is full pic.twitter.com/RyjFVcHbGW

— T 🌞 (@suntorres_) February 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/youngsinick/status/836020707268182016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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