On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral video captured a moment showing Adrien Brody in a ‘gross’ act before accepting the Best Actor award.
Adrien Brody wins Best Actor for The Brutalist
Adrien Brody won Best Actor at the 2025 Oscars. He was recognized for his role as László Tóth in “The Brutalist”.
Brody competed against Ralph Fiennes and Timothée Chalamet. This marks his second Oscar win. His first was for *The Pianist* in 2003.
Cillian Murphy, last year’s Best Actor winner, announced Brody as the recipient. However, Brody’s behavior before his speech shocked viewers.
Brody throws gum at Georgina Chapman before accepting award
On the X platform, a viral video captured Adrien Brody in a ‘gross’ moment before accepting the Best Actor award, leaving viewers stunned and sparking debate,
After his name was announced, Brody kissed his girlfriend, Georgina Chapman.
The footage showed he also greeted co-stars Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce.
While walking to the stage, he realized he was chewing gum. He then turned and threw it at Chapman to catch. The moment quickly went viral.
Social media reaction
The moment Adrien Brody had a ‘gross’ incident before accepting the Best Actor award was shared and quickly went viral on social media
In the comment selection, many viewers express their shock about Adrien Brody’s award moment, suggesting that his award… more shocking than Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.
One person sad: Adrien Brody THROWING his gum at Georgina Chapman while on the stairs to accept his award… more shocking than Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.
A second wrote: Adrien Brody could’ve used his long speech to apologize to his partner for throwing gum at her.
While a third commented: I think the length of his speech was waaaaay worse than him throwing his gum to his partner.
Another added: It’s gum, get over it. We’ve all chewed it a some point and threw it out!
Someone else said: I thought it was funny. I didn’t find it gross at all.
@dailymail Adrien Brody was slammed over a ‘disgusting’ act as he won his second Best Actor Oscar at the 2025 ceremony on Sunday. As the star was walking up the steps to the stage he turned around, took his gum out of his mouth and threw it to girlfriend and Harvey Weinstein’s ex Georgina Chapman, 48 – much to viewers’ disgust. Fans quickly slammed the star for the gum throw, writing: ‘adrien brody could’ve used his long speech to apologize to his partner for throwing gum at her. Read more at DailyMail.com #adrienbrody #oscars #oscars2025 #academyawards
Brody dedicates award to Georgina Chapman and her children
Brody did not address the gum-throwing incident in his speech. However, he did dedicate part of it to Chapman and her children.
“I share this with my amazing partner, Georgina, who has not only reinvigorated my own self worth, but my sense of value, and my values, and her beautiful children, Dash and India,” Brody said.
“I know this has been a roller coaster, but thank you for accepting me into your life. And popsie’s coming home a winner.”
Later in his speech, Brody spoke about the instability of the entertainment industry.
“Acting is a fragile profession,” he said. “It looks glamorous, but it can all go away.”
He emphasized gratitude for still being able to work.
“I feel so fortunate. Acting is a very fragile profession. It looks very glamorous and certain moments, it is, but the one thing that I’ve gained, having the privilege to come back here, is to have some perspective.
“And no matter where you are in your career, no matter what you’ve accomplished, it can all go away.
“And I think what makes this night most special is the awareness of that and the gratitude that I have to still do the work that I love.”