Adrien Brody and Halle Berry Recreate Infamous 2003 Kiss on Oscars Red Carpet
The Oscars red carpet was filled with unforgettable moments, including a surprising reunion between best actor nominee Adrien Brody and Halle Berry. The pair shared a deep kiss and hug, echoing their controversial encounter at the 2003 Oscars when Brody, after winning his first Oscar for The Pianist, unexpectedly kissed Berry, who had presented him with the award. The moment sparked criticism at the time, with some arguing it crossed boundaries of consent.
Berry later revealed that she hadn’t been aware of Brody’s intentions but understood that the excitement of winning an Oscar can feel surreal — she herself had won the best actress award the previous year. Reflecting on the incident, Brody told Variety in February that he recognized the criticism but insisted his actions were never meant to cause harm. "We live in a very conscious time, which is a wonderful thing," he said. "And nothing that I ever do or have done or would've done is ever done with the intention of making anyone feel bad."
On Sunday, there seemed to be no lingering tension as the two recreated the moment, sharing a warm embrace. Berry dazzled in a disco ball-inspired Christian Siriano gown, embracing the silver theme seen on other stars like Mindy Kaling, Felicity Huffman, and Mandy Moore, contrasting the Oscars' iconic gold statue.
Brody, a frontrunner for his role in The Brutalist — an epic tale of a Jewish immigrant’s journey in post-World War II America — has already claimed wins at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Critics’ Choice Awards for his portrayal of the fictional Hungarian-Jewish architect László Tóth.