Scandalous Moments from Award Shows That Rocked the Industry

#41: The Lights Went Out ‘Parasite’ Won Best Picture

When: 92nd Academy Awards, 2020

As Parasite claimed the spotlight as the major victor at the 2020 Oscars, a dramatic twist unfolded just as the cast and crew ascended the stage to accept the coveted Best Picture award. In a moment of sheer disbelief, the lights abruptly dimmed, eliciting gasps and groans from the audience.

Yet, in a heartwarming display of solidarity, Hollywood’s elite, including Tom Hanks and Charlize Theron, rallied behind the Parasite team, rallying with chants of “Up! Up! Up!” Their collective voices echoed through the auditorium, urging the lights to rise again. And just like magic, the lights flickered back to life, illuminating the euphoria of Parasite’s monumental triumph.