Andra Day fans read her lips and figure out what she said to get censored at the 2021 Academy Awards
Andra Day managed to get censored after offering a passionate answer to a mid-Oscars guessing game.
But even though ABC cut off her audio, eagled-eyes fans were able to read the United States Vs. Billie Holiday star's lips.
After Lil Rel Howery asked her if the Prince track Purple Rain won an Oscar or was snubbed, she appeared to say: 'It's a brilliant song. It probably wasn't even nominated and that's some bulls**t.'
Bleep: Andra Day's audio got cut during a fun game at the Oscars, but fans were able to read her lips to figure out the message
Not having it: After Lil Rel Howery asked her if the Prince track Purple Rain won an Oscar or was snubbed, she appeared to say: 'It's a brilliant song. It probably wasn't even nominated and that's some bulls**t'
Purple Rain wasn't nominated for Best Original Song in 1985.
That year, Stevie Wonder's I Just Called To Say I Love You from the film The Woman In Red earned the honor, beating other 80s classics like Phil Collins' Against All Odds, Let's Here It For The Boy by Pitchford & Tom Snow, as well as the Footloose and Ghostbusters themes.
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But while the ballad itself wasn't nominated, that year Prince took home the award for Best Original Song Score, an award reserved for film musicals.
This year Andra was up for best actress Oscar for playing the lead in The United States Vs. Billie Holiday.
Whoops! As soon as the words slipped, it was clear the star knew she has goofed up
Star power: This year Andra was up for best actress Oscar for playing the lead in The United States Vs. Billie Holiday. She stunned in a daring gold dress with over $2million worth of Tiffany & Co diamonds
Make like Andra in a metallic dress by Vera Wang
Hellbent on making a sartorial splash at your next fancy function? Go for gold! No, seriously...
Carey Mulligan and Andra Day are all the evidence you need that gold is the go-to if you want your outfit to be unforgettable, as both actresses donned trophy-hued dresses for the Academy Awards.
While Carey wore Valentino Spring '21 Couture, Andra was styled by Wouri Vice and opted for custom Vera Wang; we're head over heels for both looks!
Andra's gorgeous gown features a cut-out silhouette, draped detailing, a thigh-slit and a fine chainmail material that could easily be mistaken for mesh! It's opulent and elegant.
Unfortunately we can't imagine Vera Wang will be whipping up a custom gown for us any time soon, but you can shop the ready-to-wear collection at Farfetch now by clicking (right).
In the meantime, emulate Andra's winning look with the help of our edit. This Paco Rabanne offering is what dreams are made of...
Though she was a category frontrunner after taking home the Golden Globe in January, the award would go to Frances McDormand for Nomadland.
The film ended up earning some of the top gongs, taking home Best Picture and Best Director for filmmaker Chloe Zhao, making her the first woman of color to win the category.
The United States Vs. Billie Holiday was Andra's first major foray into film.
And while her performance was highly-acclaimed, she found herself insecure about acting all together.
Roadrunner: Though she was a category frontrunner after taking home the Golden Globe in January, the award would go to Frances McDormand for Nomadland
'I truly was definitely out of my depth the entire time,' Day told People ahead of the Oscars.
'I would have the thought, in my mind, that maybe they're just settling because they realized they can't get any better from me. Or that's the best they're going to get, and I'm already here.'
'So there was always that underlying thought that they're just accommodating me right now.'
93RD ACADEMY AWARDS WINNERS
Best Picture
The Father
Judas and the Black Messiah
Mank
Minari
Nomadland - WINNER
Promising Young Woman
Sound of Metal
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Golden: Frances McDormand, Chloe Zhao, Mollye Asher and Dan Janvey (seen left to right) as Nomadland won Best Picture
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Viola Davis – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Andra Day – The United States vs Billie Holiday
Vanessa Kirby – Pieces of a Woman
Frances McDormand – Nomadland - WINNER
Carey Mulligan – Promising Young Woman
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Maria Bakalova – Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
Glenn Close – Hillbilly Elegy
Olivia Colman – The Father
Amanda Seyfried – Mank
Youn Yuh-jung – Minari - WINNER
Sweet: Youn Yuh-jung won Best Supporting Actress for Minari
Best Music (Original Score)
Da 5 Bloods
Mank
Minari
News of the World
Soul - WINNER
Best Animated Short Film
Burrow
Genius Loci
If Anything Happens I Love You - WINNER
Opera
Yes-People
Best Live Action Short Film
Feeling Through
The Letter Room
The Present
Two Distant Strangers - WINNER
White Eye
Best International Feature Film
Another Round - WINNER
Better Days
Collective
The Man Who Sold His Skin
Quo Vadis, Aida?
Talented: Thomas Vinterberg accepted Best International Film for Another Round
Best Sound
Greyhound
Mank
News of the World
Soul
Sound of Metal - WINNER
Best Cinematography
Judas and the Black Messiah
Mank - WINNER
News of the World
Nomadland
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Music (Original Song)
H.E.R. - Fight for You – Judas and the Black Messiah - WINNER
Hear My Voice – The Trial of the Chicago 7
Husavik – Eurovision Song Contest
Io Si (Seen) – The Life Ahead
Speak Now – One Night in Miami...
H.E.R. won Best Original Song for Judas and the Black Messiah's Fight for You
Best Director
Thomas Vinterberg – Another Round
David Fincher – Mank
Lee Isaac Chung – Minari
Chloé Zhao – Nomadland - WINNER
Emerald Fennell – Promising Young Woman
Trailblazer: Chloe Zhao is the first woman of color to win Best Director
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Riz Ahmed – Sound of Metal
Anthony Hopkins – The Father - WINNER
Chadwick Boseman – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Gary Oldman – Mank
Steven Yeun – Minari
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Sacha Baron Cohen – The Trial of the Chicago 7
Daniel Kaluuya - Judas and the Black Messiah - WINNER
Leslie Odom, Jr. – One Night in Miami…
Paul Raci – Sound of Metal
Lakeith Stanfield – Judas and the Black Messiah
Best Animated Feature Film
Onward
Over the Moon
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
Soul - WINNER
Wolfwalkers
Dynamic: Dana Murray (L) and Pete Docter won Best Animated Feature for Soul
Best Costume Design
Emma
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom - WINNER
Mank
Mulan
Pinnochio
Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
The Father - WINNER
Nomadland
One Night in Miami…
The White Tiger
Best Writing (Original Screenplay)
Emerald Fennell - Promising Young Woman - WINNER
Shaka King and Will Berson - Judas and the Black Messiah
Lee Isaac Chung - Minari
Darius Marder and Abraham Marder - Sound of Metal
Aaron Sorkin - The Trial of the Chicago 7
Blooming lovely: Emerald Fennell won Best Original Screenplay for Promising Young Woman
Best Documentary Feature
Collective
Crip Camp
The Mole Agent
My Octopus Teacher - WINNER
Time
Best Documentary Short Subject
Colette - WINNER
A Concerto Is a Conversation
Do Not Split
Hunger Ward
A Love Song for Latasha
Best Film Editing
The Father
Nomadland
Promising Young Woman
Sound of Metal - WINNER
The Trial of the Chicago 7
Best Production Design
The Father
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Mank - WINNER
News of the World
Tenet
Best Visual Effects
Love and Monsters
The Midnight Sky
Mulan
The One and Only Ivan
Tenet - WINNER
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Emma
Hillbilly Elegy
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom - WINNER
Mank
Pinocchio
