Halle Berry shocked the Oscars red carpet by recreating her famous kiss with Adrien Brody—right in front of his girlfriend
The 2025 Academy Awards red carpet took an unexpected turn when Halle Berry leaned in and kissed Adrien Brody—right in front of his longtime girlfriend, Georgina Chapman. The moment instantly went viral, sending social media into a frenzy and reviving memories of their infamous Oscars kiss from 2003.
Berry, 58, appeared delighted as she approached Brody, wrapping her arms around him before planting a kiss on his lips. Just before making her move, she cheekily turned to Chapman and apologised, saying, “I’m sorry, Georgina, but I gotta do it.” Brody, caught off guard but seemingly amused, played along as cameras flashed, capturing every second of the unexpected reunion.
Chapman, a renowned fashion designer and Brody’s partner of over five years, was asked about the moment during an interview with Extra. Rather than expressing shock or disapproval, she responded with a laugh, calling it “completely fair.”
“It was [quite the moment], wasn’t it?” she said. “I mean, how can you deny a man a kiss with Halle Berry?” She also confirmed that Brody had no issues with it, adding, “[Brody] was more than fine.”
The Academy Awards’ official social media accounts quickly uploaded a clip of the encounter, sending fans into a nostalgic spiral. Many recalled Brody’s bold move back in 2003 when, after winning Best Actor for The Pianist, he famously grabbed Berry and kissed her on stage. Now, 22 years later, Berry appeared to be playfully settling the score.
Later, she posted the clip of the kiss on Instagram with the caption: “Surpriseee @adrienbrody!! I had to get some payback.” The post racked up millions of views within hours, sparking debates over whether the moment was fun, awkward, or downright inappropriate.
Meanwhile, the night was even more special for Brody, who won his second Academy Award for The Brutalist. Though his win should have been the headline, it was Berry’s surprise kiss that stole the show.
The incident divided opinions online, with some praising Berry’s confidence and others questioning whether the moment was staged for publicity. However, with Chapman’s relaxed attitude and Brody’s amused reaction, it seems there’s no real drama—just a bit of Hollywood theatrics.
