Adrien Brody and Halle Berry revisited one of the most memorable – and controversial – Oscar moments of recent times, by staging a kiss on the red carpet of this year’s ceremony
In a clip shared on the academy’s social media, with the tagline “a reunion 22 years in the making”, Berry, who was due to present an award at this year’s ceremony, greeted Brody warmly before initiating a kiss.
‘“I had to pay him back,” Berry told Variety.
The scene was a reversal of the notorious moment during the 2003 Oscars ceremony when Brody, who had just become the youngest best actor winner for his performance in The Pianist, embraced Berry, the award’s presenter, and delivered an impromptu kiss on the lips.
A reunion 22 years in the making. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/MkaF2xb6SE
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 2, 2025
The incident has prompted criticism in recent years, particularly in light of the rise of the #MeToo movement.
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Reunion kiss indeed
Oh dear! And his girlfriend was clapping