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The Most Cringe-Worthy Oscar Moments of All Time

Originally published on Marie Claire US

June 26, 2023 at 5:00 PM

The Most Cringe-Worthy Oscar Moments of All Time

1973: When Marlon Brando didn’t accept his award.

1989: When Rob Lowe sang a duet with Snow White.

1998: When James Cameron quoted his own movie in his acceptance speech.

1999: When Roberto Benigni stood up on the theater seats.

2000: When the 'South Park' creators mimicked iconic red carpet looks while high

2000: When Angelina Jolie shared a kiss on the lips with her brother.

2001: When Björk arrived in a swan dress and laid an egg on the red carpet.

2003: When Adrien Brody passionately kissed Halle Berry after winning an Oscar.

2009: When Jennifer Aniston had to present an award right in front of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

2011: When James Franco and Anne Hathaway hosted.

2012: When Sacha Baron Cohen threw ashes on Ryan Seacrest.

2012: When Angelina Jolie couldn't stop showing off her leg.

2013: When Jennifer Lawrence tripped going on stage...

2014: When John Travolta was weird with Scarlett Johansson.

2014: When John Travolta didn’t know how to say Idina Menzel’s name...

2015: ...And when she got John Travolta back the next year.

2015: When Sean Penn made a green card joke.

2015: When Neil Patrick Harris performed a magic trick on stage...

2015: When Dakota Johnson had an uncomfortable moment with her mother during a red carpet interview.

2016: When Sam Smith thought he was the first gay man to win an Oscar.

2017: When Jan Chapman’s picture was included in the “In Memoriam” slideshow, but was still alive.

2017: When Auli’i Cravalho got hit in the head during her performance.

2017: When Nicole Kidman clapped weird.

2017: When Brie Larson didn't clap for Casey Affleck.

2017: When Jimmy Kimmel brought a bunch of spectators into the show.

2017: When the wrong winner for “Best Picture” was announced.

2018: A Kiss Snub Felt Around The World

The Most Cringe-Worthy Oscar Moments of All Time

The Oscars is one of the biggest nights in Hollywood, but it's not without its drama. And we are not just talking about Will Smith's slap of Chris Rock at 2022's ceremony, which set headlines on fire. So we're taking a look back at some of the other most uncomfortable moments we've ever had to watch through our television screens.

You know, those moments where it's painful to watch but you can't quite bring yourself to look away.

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