Oscar 2017: Warren Beatty's son Stephen Ira defends his father's 'La la' goof-up

LOS ANGELES: Legendary actor Warren Beatty's son Stephen Ira has defended his father's mix-up while presenting the best picture Oscar at this year's Academy Awards, saying "mistakes happen at live shows".

The bizarre incidents took place at the end of the gala night when "La La Land", which won six trophies including best director and actress, was incorrectly declared the best picture winner by Beatty and Faye Dunaway at the ceremony.

Proud of my dad for his grace! It's live, stuff happens. Showbiz!

— Stephen Ira (@supermattachine) February 27, 2017

I think it was just a mix up! Mistakes happen, especially in a live show. https://t.co/fCRyKJYCoa

— Stephen Ira (@supermattachine) February 27, 2017

Beatty was announcing the final award onstage with Dunaway, in a "Bonnie and Clyde" reunion, when he seemed to pause after opening the envelope.


'La La Land' producer Jordan Horowitz (L) looks at the card reading Best Film 'Moonlight' next to US actor Warren Beatty and host Jimmy Kimmel after Beatty mistakingly read 'La La Land' initially at the 89th Oscars. (Image: AFP)

He exchanged a look with Dunaway, who then took the card and announced "La La Land" as the winner.


Actor/filmmaker Warren Beatty holds the envelope containing the name of the Best Picture winner during the 89th Annual Academy Awards. (Image: AFP)

However, during the their victory speech, the musical's one of the producers, Jordan Horowitz, realised the mistake and announced that the award actually belonged to "Moonlight".