2008 Emmys – A Dropped Supermodel
During the 2008 Emmy Awards, supermodel Heidi Klum and “Dancing with the Stars” host Tom Bergeron shared an unexpected moment. In a skit, Bergeron accidentally dropped Klum, causing her to hit the floor hard. Backstage, Klum showed off a bruise on her hip, but she held no ill feelings towards Bergeron.
2022 Oscars – Will Smith’s Protective Move
At the 2022 Oscars, host Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance, referencing her closely cropped hair. Will Smith, her husband, initially laughed but then stood up, walked on stage, and slapped Rock without saying a word. Smith demanded that Rock keep his wife’s name out of his jokes. Despite the incident, Rock remained composed, and Smith went on to win the Oscar for Best Actor.
2023 Golden Globes – Jo Koy’s Missed Jokes
Comedian Jo Koy had a rough night at the 2023 Golden Globes. Many of his jokes fell flat, and he blamed the writers for the poorly received material. One of his jokes about the movie “Barbie” missed the mark, and viewers criticized his remarks for being misogynistic. Koy also made a comment about Taylor Swift that didn’t sit well with the pop superstar. Reflecting on his performance, Koy admitted that he fell short.
2009 VMAs – Kanye West Interrupts Taylor Swift
In 2009, Kanye West caused a stir at MTV’s Video Music Awards when he interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for Best Female Video. West claimed that Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time. Swift was left flustered as the audience booed West’s actions. Later in the show, Beyonce graciously invited Swift back on stage to finish her speech.
2013 Oscars – Jennifer Lawrence’s Tumble
While accepting the Oscar for Best Actress in 2013, Jennifer Lawrence took a memorable tumble on the steps leading to the stage. After gathering herself, Lawrence joked about the embarrassing fall, thanking the audience for their standing ovation. Her humorous response endeared her to the crowd.
2017 Oscars – “La La Land” Mistakenly Announced
Presenters Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty mistakenly announced “La La Land” as the winner of Best Picture at the 2017 Oscars. As the cast and crew of “La La Land” gave speeches, it became evident that there was an error. Eventually, it was revealed that “Moonlight” had actually won the award. The mix-up occurred when Beatty received the wrong envelope, causing confusion on stage.
2003 Oscars – Adrian Brody’s Unexpected Kiss
In 2003, when Halle Berry announced Adrian Brody as the winner for Best Actor, he surprised everyone with a passionate kiss. Berry’s shocked reaction and subsequent wiping of her mouth became a memorable moment in Oscar history. Years later, Berry revealed that the kiss was unplanned and left her wondering what was happening.
2003 VMAs – Madonna’s Kisses Steal the Show
During the 2003 MTV VMAs, Madonna performed “Like a Virgin” alongside Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Although the focus should have been on the musical performance, it was Madonna’s kisses with the younger singers that stole the spotlight. The camera even caught Justin Timberlake, Spears’ ex-boyfriend, looking visibly upset in the audience.
2014 Oscars – John Travolta’s Name Mishap
At the 2014 Oscars, John Travolta introduced Idina Menzel’s performance of the hit song “Let It Go” from the movie “Frozen.” However, Travolta mistakenly called Menzel “Adele Dazeem.” He later explained that he had been flustered due to a backstage mix-up and running into Goldie Hawn. The unexpected slip-up became a memorable moment of the night.
