John Cena’s Shocking Moments at the 2024 Oscars

At the 96th Oscars on March 11th (Hanoi time), a series of remarkable moments were noted, from Oppenheimer dominating the categories to John Cena causing a stir with his shirtless appearance on stage. Comedian Jimmy Kimmel continued to host the event.

The awards kicked off with Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s victory in the Outstanding Supporting Actress category. She was highly praised for her portrayal of chef Mary Lamb in “The Holdovers.” On stage, Randolph was emotional: “I pray I will be honored many more times. Thank you all for recognizing my abilities.”

Robert Downey Jr., shedding the “Iron Man” persona, received his first career gold statue for Outstanding Supporting Actor. The 1965-born actor expressed gratitude to himself, his family, and the Oppenheimer team. Amidst some witty remarks, Downey modestly stated: “I need this job more than it needs me.”

Christopher Nolan secured the award for Outstanding Director without competition. This season, Oppenheimer demonstrated dominance by winning 7 out of 13 nominations, including major categories such as Best Picture, Director, Lead Actor, and Outstanding Supporting Actor.

Similarly, Cillian Murphy was announced as the winner in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor. His portrayal in Oppenheimer successfully convinced the Academy. Murphy shared upon receiving the award: “We made a film about the creator of the atomic bomb, but whether good or bad, we are living in Oppenheimer’s world. So, I want to dedicate this to those who are building peace around the world.”

Emma Stone also shone at this year’s Oscars by winning Outstanding Lead Actress. The star of “Poor Things” helped the 1988-born actress secure her second gold statue in her career. Sharing about the unforgettable role, she said: “The film is not just about my character. It’s about a group who came together to create something great. The best thing about making a movie is everyone working together.”

Moments before, Emma Stone humorously revealed her wardrobe malfunction: “My dress is broken. I think it’s because of that I’m Just Ken song. I’m pretty sure.” According to USA Today, the actress intentionally teased Ryan Gosling’s performance. The two co-starred in “La La Land” (2016), the film that earned her the first gold statue in her career.

In the category of Outstanding Costume Design, John Cena hesitantly stepped onto the stage shirtless, using an envelope to cover sensitive areas. The moment made the entire audience burst into laughter, with some female guests like Margot Robbie covering their faces in embarrassment.

After announcing the winner, the camera shifted elsewhere, and John Cena was assisted by the crew to wear his clothes back. On stage, the actor and wrestler emphasized the role of costumes in honoring those who work in this field in Hollywood. According to Variety, this action was reminiscent of the 1974 Oscars. Specifically, a man had run naked across the stage as David Niven introduced Elizabeth Taylor. However, John Cena still sparked mixed reactions from the audience.

Another highlight was the appearance of the top Hollywood stars, but the 2024 Oscars also welcomed a special guest, Messi the dog from the movie “Anatomy of a Fall.” In the opening segment, Messi received applause and excitement when appearing. Comedian Kimmel humorously said: “Messi is just a dog but had an impressive performance in Anatomy of a Fall.”

Apart from the awards presentation, the Oscars also featured entertainment performances. While Billie Eilish captivated the audience with “What Was I Made For?,” Ryan Gosling wore a sparkling pink suit. The actor performed the song “I’m Just Ken,” the Barbie movie soundtrack, with a dance crew of up to 65 people.

Another notable highlight was Billie Eilish’s song “What Was I Made For?” winning the Oscar for Outstanding Film Music. At the age of 22, she became the youngest star to win 2 Oscars. In 2022, the singer brought home her first gold statue for the song “No Time to Die” in the James Bond movie.