It looks like Halle Berry isn’t one to forget a moment—especially one as infamous as her 2003 Oscars surprise kiss with Adrien Brody. Fast forward to 2025, and the tables have officially turned.
On the 2025 Oscars red carpet, Berry, 58, approached Brody, 51, arms wide open before pulling him in and landing a big kiss on his lips. The moment instantly sparked a reaction, not just from the crowd but across social media. Berry even posted the clip on Instagram, writing:
“Surpriseee @adrienbrody!! I had to get some payback 😉”
The official Academy Awards Instagram also caught the moment, showing Brody’s genuine surprise before the two shared a warm embrace.
For those who need a refresher, Brody famously kissed Berry without warning during the 2003 Oscars ceremony, after he won Best Actor for The Pianist. As Berry stood on stage to present the award, Brody grabbed her, dipped her back, and kissed her full on the lips, catching her completely off guard.
In the moment, Berry played along, but her expression—wiping her lips afterwards—suggested she wasn’t expecting it. Brody, meanwhile, joked about it in his speech, saying:
“I bet they didn’t tell you that was in the gift bag.”
The moment was widely laughed off at the time, but over the years, it has faced criticism. In today’s cultural climate, many have re-evaluated the incident, questioning whether it was appropriate for Brody to do that without consent.
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