There's no doubt that at every live awards show there are always some mishaps. The Academy Awards has had its fair share of weird, awkward and uncomfortable moments. In the one night where cinema's finest are honored -- Hollywood allows actors to go crazy and let loose on TV. From Adrien Brody kissing Halle Berry, to Angelina Jolie kissing her brother and George Clooney's smug acceptance speech, the list of bizarre events is long. The 83rd Annual Academy Awards show will be broadcast Sunday Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. Here's a look at the top 10 weirdest moments of the Academy Awards.
Most people use chairs for sitting. When Roberto Benigni won the Oscar for Best Actor for “Life is Beautiful” he used them to jump his way to the stage. With no sense of modesty, the actor wasn’t afraid to show his excitement for winning.
ReutersWhen Adrien Brody won the award for Best Actor in 2002 for his role in “The Pianist” he was the youngest in Oscar history. When he raced to the stage to receive his award, he surprised everyone in the audience by planting a big kiss on Halle Berry.
ReutersThough he named both Rob Lowe and John Stamos his possible replacement, Charlie Sheen is more likely rooting for Lowe whom he described as an old friend. ReutersWhen George Clooney accepted the award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2006 for his role in “Syriana” his speech was rather smug. He gave Hollywood a pat on the back by saying it is responsible for changes in society. “We’re the ones talking about AIDS when it was being whispered, we were the ones talking about civil rights when it wasn’t popular,” he said.
ReutersWhile the Academy Awards are mainly about the movies, fashion also plays a major role. Bjork shocked everyone with her dress in 2001. Some people loved it. Others hated it. Regardless, it received a lot of attention.
Creative CommonsMichael Moore insists Osama Bin Laden’s killings ‘execution and assassination’It’s usually nice when winners keep their acceptance speeches short and sweet. When Michael Moore won the Oscar for Best Documentary in 2003 for “Bowling for Columbine” a few snarky remarks toward politicians were expected. No one expected a full-on rant against then president George W. Bush. What was even more awkward were the boos from the audience.
ReutersIt’s always a little disappointing when winner isn’t there to accept his or her award. Things got a really strange when in 1973 Marlon Brando was not present to receive the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in “The Godfather.” He sent up Sacheen Littlefeather, an Apache and President of the Native American Affirmative Image Association who said that Brando could not accept the award due to the negative depiction of Native Americans in TV and in movies. Boos and cheers ensued.
ReutersThis sounds a lot like what Kanye West did to Taylor Swift at the MTV music awards. No one expects a rude interruption during the classy Academy Awards. In 2010, when Roger Ross Williams accepted his award for his short documentary “Music by Prudence” Elinor Burkett stormed to the stage and stole the spotlight.
ReutersThe Academy probably won’t be asking David Letterman to host the Oscars again. When Letterman hosted the 67th Annual Awards Show in 1995, he kicked off the ceremony by poking fun at Oprah Winfrey’s and Uma Thurman’s names. “Oprah. Uma. Uma. Oprah,” he said. “Have you met Keanu?” The joke fell flat. ReutersWhen Adrien Brody kissed Halle Berry it was weird, but still charming since he had just won an award. When Angelina Jolie kissed her brother, it was just creepy. When accepting her award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Girl, Interrupted,” she declared she was in love with her brother.
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