History has a way of repeating itself—especially at the Oscars. A jaw-dropping red carpet moment between two Academy Award winners sent shockwaves through Hollywood, reviving a moment from over two decades ago that still gets people talking.
At the 2025 Academy Awards, Halle Berry, 58, stunned onlookers by recreating one of the most iconic and controversial moments in Oscars history.
The actress surprised Adrien Brody, star of The Brutalist, with an unexpected kiss on the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
As Brody was chatting with reporters, Berry approached, playfully interrupted his conversation, and turned to his partner, Georgina Chapman, saying, “Sorry, Georgina, but I have to do this.” With that, she wrapped her arm around Brody’s neck, pulled him in, and kissed him.
The crowd erupted in a mix of excitement and shock, as Brody quickly went along with it, embracing Berry in return.
What followed was a fiery debate online. Some fans called it disrespectful, with one commenting, “Of course, some women won’t mind, but this is outright disrespectful.”
Others didn’t mince words, calling it “inappropriate” and “just another day in Hollywood.” But some found the humor in it, with one commenter joking, “On the lips? That’s wild 😂.”
As the reactions continued to pour in, the discussion grew more heated. Some viewers questioned the appropriateness of the kiss, considering Brody’s partner was standing right there.
One person wrote, “Doing that in front of his partner? That’s messed up.” Another added, “How would you feel if someone did that to you?”
Others felt uncomfortable, calling it “awkward” and “strange,” with some bluntly stating it was “rude” and “disrespectful” to Chapman. One fan went as far as saying, “Super cringe, especially with his girlfriend right there. Bet she didn’t enjoy that.”
For Berry, however, the kiss was all in good fun—a playful revenge after Brody’s infamous 2003 Oscars moment. “I’ve been dying to get him back for 22 years,” she said with a grin. “Finally, I had my chance on his big night.”
