Halle Berry and Adrien Brody Recreate Their Iconic Kiss, Sparking Debate — People Claim It’s “Disrespectful”

At the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, Halle Berry and Adrien Brody delighted attendees by recreating their iconic 2003 Oscars kiss on the red carpet. This lighthearted moment came 22 years after Brody’s spontaneous kiss with Berry upon winning Best Actor for The Pianist.

The spontaneous kiss took place as Berry approached Adrien Brody during an interview. Before leaning in, Berry playfully addressed Brody’s girlfriend, Georgina Chapman, saying, “I’m sorry, Georgina, but I gotta do it.” Chapman reacted with laughter and applause, signaling her approval of the lighthearted gesture.

The original 2003 kiss has been a topic of discussion over the years, with Berry recalling her surprise during a 2017 interview on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. She admitted thinking, “What is happening right now?” but chose to go along with the moment.

In a recent interview, Brody addressed the incident, stating, “We live in a very conscious time, which is a wonderful thing. And nothing that I ever do or have done or would’ve done is ever done with the intention of making anyone feel bad.”

After the red carpet moment, Berry shared the encounter on her Instagram, playfully calling it “payback” for the original kiss. The post quickly gained traction, drawing reactions from fans and celebrities who embraced the nostalgic gesture.

The awards moment has sparked a wave of reactions on social media. While some fans enjoyed the nostalgic gesture, others found it uncomfortable and inappropriate. Comments like “This is cringey. If I am the wife I wouldn’t know how to react to this,” “Bruh she just kissed another woman’s husband,” and “Disrespectful to his girlfriend,” reflect the divided opinions among viewers.

Despite the mixed responses, Brody’s partner, Georgina Chapman, seemed supportive during the event, laughing and applauding the moment.

Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus’s bold new look has stirred controversy, sparking a heated debate among fans and critics alike.