Halle Berry kisses Adrien Brody on Oscars red carpet as payback for jaw-dropping moment from 22 years ago

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Halle Berry got back at Adrien Brody for kissing her on stage at the Academy Awards 22 years ago by returning the favor at the 2025 Oscars red carpet on Sunday, March 2, in front of his partner, Georgina Chapman.

As per the Daily Mail, Brody caused a 'scandal' at the 2003 Oscars when he won the award for Best Actor for his performance in Roman Polanski's acclaimed Holocaust drama 'The Pianist'. He became the youngest person to receive the honor at the time, at the age of 29.

The award was presented by Berry, who was pulled in for a surprise kiss by Brody when he went on the stage. He dipped her and held the kiss for multiple seconds, and later quipped, "I bet they didn't tell you that was in the gift bag."

Berry was left looking stunned and wiping her mouth on the broadcast, which triggered a backlash against Brody for not asking for consent.

Halle Berry returns the favor to Adrien Brody at Oscars 2025

Halle Berry, 58, reunited with Adrien Brody, 51, on the red carpet of the Dolby Theatre at the 97th Academy Awards and stunned onlookers by drawing him in for a kiss.

'The Brutalist' star was speaking with reporters at the event when Berry, who was among the stars presenting the awards, interrupted. She apologized to his girlfriend, Georgina Chapman, saying, "I'm sorry, Georgina, but I've gotta do it," before wrapping her arms around Brody and planting her lips on his.

The onlookers were left shocked but cheering at the incident, and Brody himself embraced Berry to add on to the dramatic effect. The moment was cheerful and affectionate, as the stars were seen laughing and hugging after the kiss. Even Chapman joined the crowd in applauding them.

The 'Never Let Go' star later joked, "I had to pay him back," while referring to Brody's onstage kiss of 2003.

Internet left stunned by Halle Berry's payback kiss to Adrien Brody at Oscars 2025

As surprised as netizens were, the playful kiss between Halle Berry and Adrien Brody resulted in a flurry of reactions on the social media platform X.

"That's such a sweet surprise," wrote a user.

"Unless she kissed georgina chapman right after, not cool," shared another.

"I wonder how their partners feel about this. It’s giving cringe," claimed a third.

"Celebs will do anything for attention," jibed one.

"She’s such a weirdo for this," noted another.

"They need to be in a movie together. Chemistry," cheered one user.

"He's officially the biggest winner of the night," joked another.

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