Adrien Brody and Halle Berry recreate their iconic 2003 Oscar kiss at the 2025 Academy Awards

In a moment of nostalgia and cinematic history, Adrien Brody and Halle Berry recreated their famous 2003 Oscar kiss on the red carpet at the 2025 Academy Awards. 

The unexpected yet lighthearted gesture sent waves across the internet, with fans reminiscing about one of the most talked-about Oscar moments of all time.

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The Academy’s official Instagram page captured and shared the moment, captioning it, "A reunion 22 years in the making. #Oscars." The video instantly went viral, reigniting conversations about the unforgettable moment from two decades ago.

For those unfamiliar with the history, in 2003, Brody won the Oscar for Best Actor for his riveting performance in The Pianist. As he walked onstage to receive the award, he surprised everyone by spontaneously kissing Berry, who was presenting the award. The unscripted kiss became one of the most iconic and debated moments in Oscar history.

Fast forward to 2025, and the duo’s playful recreation of that viral moment has once again captured the attention of movie lovers and social media users alike. 

While some fans were thrilled by the nostalgic throwback, others engaged in discussions about the context and reception of the original kiss in today’s cultural climate.