Al Pacino Reveals Truth Behind Oscars Best Picture Announcement

Al Pacino explained his abrupt announcement of "Oppenheimer" as the best picture winner at the Oscars, stating that the producers had decided not to have him read the full list of nominees. This unconventional delivery prompted online chatter and memes, but one of the show's producers defended the decision, citing time constraints and the excitement of live television. Pacino, who won a best actor Oscar in 1992, felt it necessary to make a statement due to the reaction to his delivery, expressing empathy for filmmakers and actors who might feel slighted.