The 58-year-old actress, who won an Oscar in 2002 for Monster’s Ball, surprised Brody with a bold kiss—seemingly as “payback” for their infamous onstage moment at the 2003 Academy Awards. At that ceremony, Brody, fresh off his Best Actor win for The Pianist, stunned audiences by pulling Berry into a dramatic, unscripted kiss.
This time, before making her move, Berry jokingly addressed Brody’s partner, Georgina Chapman, saying, “I’m sorry, Georgina, but I’ve gotta do it.” She then wrapped an arm around his neck and leaned in, grabbing his shoulder for effect.
The crowd erupted in cheers as Brody embraced the moment, smiling at Berry afterward before they shared a warm hug. Chapman, amused by the scene, clapped along.
Their original 2003 Oscars moment had been one of the most talked-about in Academy Awards history. Brody, then 29, had become the youngest-ever Best Actor winner, and in his excitement, had swept Berry into an unexpected dip-and-kiss that left her visibly stunned on live television.
Berry later referenced the incident in 2009 when she jokingly kissed Jamie Foxx after receiving the Decade of Hotness award at Spike TV’s Guys Choice Awards.
Now, more than two decades later, Berry’s spontaneous red carpet kiss with Brody has reignited the buzz around their unforgettable Oscars moment.
