Harris, 41, opened up the Oscars with a magnificent song and dance number. However, he flubbed the name of 2014 Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor's name multiple times while introducing him to the Dolby Theatre stage.
"Ladies and gentlemen: As Nicole Kidman, Chiwe-del Ejifor," Harris said, blundering the "12 Years a Slave" actor's name.
"Chiwe-Tell Ejiofor," he continued, before finally getting the British star's name correct. "Chiwetel Ejiofor and Nicole Kidman!" Harris noted.
Besides Ejiofor, Harris also messed up the names of numerous stars during the ceremony. He blundered the last name of "Selma" actor David Oyelowo, as well as the name of "Wolf of Wall Street" actress Margot Robbie.
Nyong'o, 31, last year's winner, had her oops moment on stage when she was presenting the best actor in a supporting role Oscar to JK Simmons for his role in "Whiplash".
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