The 97th Academy Awards had its fair share of memorable wins and stunning fashion, but one unexpected red carpet moment quickly became the talk of the night. Halle Berry and Adrien Brody shocked fans by recreating their infamous 2003 Oscars kiss, reigniting a decades-old conversation about boundaries, nostalgia, and Hollywood’s ever-evolving standards.
Some viewers saw it as a playful callback, while others questioned if it was awkward and unnecessary—especially with Brody’s girlfriend, Georgina Chapman, standing nearby.
As Halle Berry and Adrien Brody stood side by side on the red carpet, reporters were eager to ask about their memorable 2003 moment. But before the conversation could go any further, Berry turned to Georgina Chapman, Brody’s longtime partner, and playfully announced:
“I’m sorry, Georgina, but I gotta do it.”
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Adrien Brody Kisses Halle Berry at The 2003 Oscars
In a blink, Berry leaned in and kissed Brody, perfectly mimicking the infamous Oscars moment from 22 years earlier.
The reaction? Laughter, gasps, and a mix of shock and delight from the surrounding crowd. Chapman clapped and laughed, appearing completely unbothered—but social media had plenty to say.
To understand why this recreated kiss sparked such a reaction, we have to go back to the 75th Academy Awards.
That night, Adrien Brody had just won Best Actor for The Pianist. Overcome with excitement, he grabbed Halle Berry—who was presenting the award—and kissed her on stage without warning.
Berry, clearly caught off guard, didn’t resist but later admitted she was completely unprepared for the moment. Speaking in a 2017 interview, she reflected:
“I had no idea what was happening. I just went with it.”
At the time, the moment was seen as spontaneous and celebratory, but as Hollywood’s conversations about consent and personal boundaries have evolved, the moment has been reexamined with a more critical lens.
Ahead of the 2025 Academy Awards, Adrien Brody spoke about the 2003 kiss, acknowledging how cultural norms have changed.
“We live in a different time now, and that’s a good thing. I never meant to make anyone uncomfortable—it was purely celebratory.”
His statement suggested he understood why opinions have shifted over the years. However, Berry’s decision to bring back the moment left some fans wondering if she took things too far.
Following the Oscars, Berry shared a photo of the red carpet kiss on Instagram with the caption:
“Payback.”
The post instantly went viral, amassing millions of reactions. Some fans loved the humor, while others argued that the joke didn’t land well in today’s cultural climate.
Social media erupted with mixed reactions about Berry and Brody’s reenactment.
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Halle Berry KISSES Adrien Brody At 2025 Oscars 22 Years Later
Supporters called it a fun moment:
“This was hilarious! A great callback to an iconic Oscars moment.”
“Halle Berry took control this time—love it!”
“People are overthinking this. Brody’s girlfriend was laughing—it’s not that deep.”
Critics weren’t as amused:
“If a male actor did this to a female co-star, people would be furious.”
“Why kiss another woman’s man on live TV?”
“This just feels awkward and unnecessary.”
While some saw it as a harmless reenactment, others viewed it as a questionable decision given today’s evolving conversations about personal space and respect.
One of the biggest talking points online was Georgina Chapman’s reaction. Since Chapman clapped and smiled, some fans insisted that if she wasn’t offended, no one else should be.
However, others argued that just because she laughed, doesn’t mean she was entirely comfortable.
Beyond the Berry-Brody kiss, the 97th Academy Awards delivered a night full of historic wins, emotional speeches, and breathtaking fashion.
Berry looked stunning in a sleek gown, while Brody opted for a classic black tuxedo. However, despite the dazzling looks and major award moments, their red carpet kiss became the most talked-about event of the evening.
Was Berry’s decision to recreate the Oscars kiss just a playful nod to the past, or did it fail to respect today’s shifting social norms?
Opinions remain divided, but one thing is for certain—Halle Berry and Adrien Brody know how to create an Oscars moment that won’t be forgotten.
