The biggest Oscars twist has come early – and not from a surprise win.
A look of confusion tinged with concern washed over the audience as Eminem popped up on stage for a performance of Lose Yourself, 17 years after it won best original song.
Unlikely choice of entertainment aside, the star was barely recognisable with a full beard and larger build from the lanky, bleach blonde kid who rose to fame in the late 90s.
![Idina Menzel confused by Eminem's performance. Photo / Channel 7](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/TD3JUHUENWUZKSHZAQ3CAHX2KA.jpg?auth=c5805fe3dfa8602b75f46447d0eaa1869019c4a356a8bc01a8aea980dfeaacbf&width=16&height=9&quality=70&smart=true)
![If he didn't sound exactly the same, we'd say this was an impostor. Photo / Getty Images](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CWZSZQLOP6LRPJLWTBIGNGZDG4.jpg?auth=a789ecb537d142c7ef0daf66a6d4f4966cc0d128d909d76c7dd152040b5164d4&width=16&height=21&quality=70&smart=true)