by Brian GalindoBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffSenior Editor, Nostalgia Nerd Every year, the Academy Awards crown the best films and performances in Hollywood. But sometimes the results leave audiences, critics, and even the nominees themselves completely stunned. Over the decades, the Oscars have produced plenty of shocking moments, from expected winners losing at the last second to beloved films going home empty-handed. Here are some of the most memorable Oscar upsets that people are still debating years later: Handout / The Academy via Getty Images 1.