Adrien Brody ‘Didn’t Think About’ Swallowing His Gum Before Oscar Speech, So He Threw It to His Girlfriend: ‘I Had to Get Rid of It Somehow’

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At the 2025 Academy Awards, Adrien Brody claimed his second Oscar for his exceptional performance in “The Brutalist,” directed by Brady Corbet, which earned him the title of Best Actor. His impromptu acceptance speech was followed by a highly-shared incident during the ceremony: when his name was announced as the winner, Brody, who had a piece of gum in his mouth, removed it and tossed it to his girlfriend, Georgina Chapman, as he walked onto the stage.

After their victory, Brody and Chapman found themselves backstage during the Oscars, and Brody candidly shared: “In that moment, I felt like I needed to get rid of it somehow, rather than holding it in.

In the clip that Kelly Ripa replayed, it became clear that Chapman hadn’t actually managed to pick up Brody’s gum. The viral video zoomed in on Chapman as she missed the catch when Brody’s gum hit the Oscars carpet near the stage.

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Kelly Ripa replayed a viral clip showing that Chapman had dropped Brody’s gum, not picked it up, as it landed on the Oscars carpet in front of the stage. The video zoomed in on Chapman, revealing her failed attempt to catch it.

For Brody, this year’s Oscars was quite memorable. Just before his grand victory, Halle Berry unexpectedly interrupted one of his red carpet interviews with a big smooch. This event echoed one of the most legendary moments in Academy Awards history. You may recall that 22 years ago, Brody won his first Oscar for “The Pianist.” In an exhilarating moment, he seized the opportunity to plant a passionate kiss on presenter Halle Berry’s lips as he accepted the award.

That evening was truly extraordinary for both of us. It was an honor to be a part of his special moment. Tonight, I felt compelled to return the favor to him,” Berry expressed to EbMaster on this year’s Oscars red carpet following her recent Brody kiss. “I’ve encountered him at social events before, but tonight marks the first time I’ve seen him on the red carpet since that fateful night.

Following the viral chewing-gum incident, Brody managed to generate a buzzworthy Oscars moment through his acceptance speech. As his speech neared the time limit, the Academy attempted to cut him off, but he requested they pause the music, allowing him to complete his heartfelt address.

Brody requested, “Let’s wrap it up now, could you please turn off the music?” He added, “I’ve handled situations like this before. Thanks for your understanding. I may not take long, but rest assured, this won’t be a lengthy discussion.

Brody opened his five-minute address by expressing heartfelt appreciation for the life and occupation he’s been given, acknowledging: “Acting may appear glamorous and at times it truly is. However, the one valuable lesson I’ve learned from my experiences is perspective. Regardless of where you stand in your career or achievements, everything can vanish. What makes tonight unique is the understanding of that fragility, and the gratitude for continuing to do what I love.

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2025-03-03 18:16