Oscars 2025 Best Moments: Halle Berry Kisses Adrien Brody
Oscars 2025 Best Black Moments: Halle Berry & Adrien Brody Recreate Steamy Kiss 22 Years Later & More
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Award season has culminated at the Oscars 2025, where entertainment’s brightest stars, like Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Halle Berry, Selena Gomez, and Colman Domingo, have converged to make entertainment history. Every year, we tune in to the biggest night in film for a glimpse at the fashion, films, after-party looks, and moments that make headlines. From Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s enchanting performance of the Oscar-nominated “Defying Gravity” to Halle Berry recreating her kiss with fellow Oscar-winner Adrien Brody, keep scrolling for the 2025 Oscar moments we’re still talking about.
Halle Berry Kisses Adrien Brody On The Carpet
Halle Berry and Adrien Brody are top trending topics after the Oscars 2025 red carpet, which was an impromptu recreation of their iconic 2003 Oscars kiss. Back then, Halle Berry presented Adrien with the best actor award. The actor then laid a luscious kiss on the beloved beauty before his acceptance speech for The Pianist.
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Halle spotted Adrien on the carpet with his girlfriend Marchesa, the co-founder Georgina Chapman, and playfully acknowledged her before planting a big kiss on Adrien. It was all in good fun, and the two laughed after sharing a hug.
Cynthia Erivo And Ariana Grande Put On A Vocal Display At The 2025 Oscars
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Cynthia Eriva and Ariana Grande took to the stage there they put on a masterful vocal performance. Cynthia’s ordained vocals echoed through the auditorium where the ceremony was held, proving yet again why she deserves her 2025 Oscar nomination. She and Ariana Grande exchanged magic as they belted out “Defying Gravity.” It was dramatic, emotional, and beautiful all at once. It wasn’t until “Wicked” that Cynthia and Ariana became the duo we didn’t know we needed.
Paul Tazewell Makes History
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It was a “Wicked” world in 2024 and it led us to wear shades of pink and green. The film adaptation of the historic Broadway play “Wicked” hit theaters, and we fell in love with the story, the music, and the fashion. “Wicked” sparked dozens of style trends, and costume designer Psul Tazewell was the mastermind behind it all. Paul became the first Black man to win Best Costume Design at the Oscars for his work on “Wicked”
During his acceptance speech, he thanked Cynthia and Ariana for being his “muses.” “I’m the first black man to receive the costume design award…I’m so proud of this.” he said. “My Ozian muses, Cynthia and Ariana, I love you so much,” he added.
Paul follows in the footsteps of famed costume director Ruth E. Carter, who became the first Black person to win “Best Costume Design” at the Oscars in 2019.
Zoe Saldana Wins Big
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Get Zoe Saldana a broom because sis swept the award season. The proud thespian won best supporting actress for her lauded role in “Emilia Pérez.” Just like her previous speeches, Zoe wept emotionally as she accepted the prestigious honor.
“My mom is here. My whole family is here. I am floored by this honor. Thank you to the academy for recognizing the quiet heroism and the power in a woman like Rita and talking about powerful women. My fellow nominees, the love and community that you have offered to me is a true gift, and I will pay it forward.”
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