The two were nominated for Best Actor at the Academy Awards.
This was awkward....
The Best Actor category at the 2017 Oscars was largely seen as a contest between Denzel Washington (Fences) and Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea). But when Affleck was announced as the winner, Washington did not look too happy.
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Despite Affleck calling him out by name, the 62-year-old actor and director appeared a bit unmoved.
People on Twitter were quick to note the seeming distaste.
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Some even speculated that presenter Brie Larson was less than enthused to be handing Affleck the award.
While Washington did not go home with Oscar gold Sunday night, his co-star, Viola Davis, did take home Best Supporting Actress.
What do you think of the awkward Oscars moment?
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