Adrien Brody’s big win at the 97th Academy Awards was almost upstaged by an unscripted and amusing moment that has now gone viral online. As the 51-year-old actor walked toward the stage to accept his second Oscar, he realized he was still chewing gum. In a spontaneous move, Brody spit the gum out and tossed it toward his girlfriend, fashion designer Georgina Chapman, who impressively caught it.
The unexpected exchange was caught on camera and quickly became a trending topic on social media, with many users reacting to the candid moment. Some viewers found it humorous, while others debated the etiquette of the gesture.
Adrien Brody’s Oscar Win
Brody won the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in The Brutalist, triumphing over fellow nominees Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes, and Sebastian Stan. This marks his second Oscar win, further solidifying his reputation as a powerhouse performer in Hollywood.
Following the viral gum incident, Brody delivered a heartfelt five-minute acceptance speech, expressing gratitude to Chapman, her children, and his supporters. “If I may just humbly begin to give thanks to the tremendous love I have felt from this world and every individual who treated me with respect and appreciation,” he said. “I feel so fortunate. Acting is a very fragile profession. It looks very glorious — and in certain moments, it is.”
As he neared the end of his speech, the Academy began playing music to signal him to wrap up. However, Brody refused to be rushed, firmly asking the organisers to “turn the music off.” His defiant stance drew applause from the audience, making his acceptance even more memorable.
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