At the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, Hollywood actor and former WWE champion John Cena made a memorable appearance, nearly naked on stage during a bit with host Jimmy Kimmel. The stunt, reminiscent of a historic streaking incident from 50 years ago, saw Cena wearing only a Nood-colored curtain fashioned as a toga.
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During the introduction of the nominees for best costume design, Kimmel recalled the historic incident, leading Cena to appear behind a wall in the Nood-colored curtain.
Despite a brief dispute with Kimmel about the bit, Cena approached the microphone, emphasizing the importance of costumes to uproarious laughter from the audience.
When Cena declined to lift the envelope to announce the nominees, Kimmel intervened, initiating the nomination reel. Meanwhile, stage crew members rushed on stage to gracefully drape an elegant curtain over Cena as the reel played.
Ultimately, the award for best costume design went to “Poor Things,” directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone. Cena’s daring stunt ignited debate and reflection on traditional notions of comedy and body image in the entertainment industry.
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