Jennifer Lawrence turned her stumble into stardom at the 2013 Oscars. As she climbed the steps in a billowing Dior, gravity took its toll, and down she went. But like a true star, she bounced back with a laugh, stealing our hearts all over again.
Adrien Brody kissing Halle Berry
Adrien Brody’s win for “The Pianist” in 2003 came with an unexpected twist. He swooped Halle Berry into a surprise kiss that left everyone gasping. It was a kiss that carved its place in Oscar history, a spontaneous burst that blurred the lines between exuberance and overstep.
Will Smith slaps Chris Rock
Fast-forward to 2022, and the Oscars served us a slice of real drama. Will Smith’s slap heard around the world sent shockwaves through the crowd. Chris Rock’s joke met Smith’s open hand, and the audience’s jaws dropped. It was a slap that sparked a million tweets and rewrote the rules on live TV surprises.
Marlon Brando rejects his Oscar
Cut to 1973, when Sacheen Littlefeather took a stand against Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans. In a moment of solemnity, she declined Marlon Brando’s Oscar for “The Godfather,” turning the glamorous event into a stage for protest and change.
The Infamous Streaker Incident
Remember the streaker who sprinted into Oscar infamy in 1974? Robert Opel’s cheeky dash across the stage is forever etched in our minds, a reminder that the Oscars can always surprise us.