Moonlight trivia

Moonlight Mini Quiz

Test your knowledge with these top questions!

Question 1

The drama Moonlight famously won the Oscar for Best Picture after presenters incorrectly announced what film?

The La La Land cast and crew were already giving their acceptance speeches on stage when a producer interrupted to announce the actual winner.

Question 2

Actor Mahershala Ali won an Oscar for Moonlight and achieved what historic milestone in the process?

Ali won Best Supporting Actor for his role as Juan, and his victory paved the way for Riz Ahmed to become the first Muslim Best Actor nominee in 2021.

Question 3

The drama Moonlight broke ground as the first Best Picture winner to center on what type of characters?

The film explores the sexual identity of a young man across three stages of his life, and also made history as the first Best Picture winner with an all-Black cast.

Question 4

Presenters mistakenly announced La La Land over Moonlight for Best Picture after opening what envelope?

Presenter Warren Beatty was accidentally handed a duplicate envelope for Emma Stone, who had just won the award for her leading role in La La Land.