An unforgettable moment revisited after 22 years
One of the most talked-about moments in Oscars history made a comeback on Sunday night as Halle Berry and Adrien Brody recreated their iconic kiss—this time on the red carpet, not on stage.
Halle Berry and Adrien Brody’s Oscars Kiss
The red carpet moment had a history. Back in 2003, Brody won the Best Actor Oscar for The Pianist, and Berry, who had won Best Actress the previous year for Monster, was on stage to present the award. In a moment that shocked the audience, an excited Brody ran up, grabbed Berry, and kissed her full on the mouth.
A surprise ‘payback’
Fast forward to the 2025 Oscars, and Berry decided it was time for some fun. Dressed in a shimmering silver gown, she surprised Brody while he was giving interviews on the red carpet. Interrupting him with a playful grin, she leaned in and planted a kiss on him—much to the crowd’s delight.
The audience laughed and cheered, while Brody’s girlfriend, Georgina Chapman, clapped along with the crowd. Adding to the lighthearted moment, Berry turned to Chapman with a smile and joked, “I’m sorry!”
The official Oscars social media account quickly shared a video of the moment, captioning it, “A reunion 22 years in the making.” Berry herself joined in on the fun, posting on X: “Surpriseee @adrienbrody!! I had to get some payback.”
Sunday night was a big one for Brody in more ways than one—he also won his second Oscar for his performance in The Brutalist.
