The Oscars 2026 is scheduled to be held on March 15 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. But in India this award ceremony can be seen from 4.30 am on Monday 16th March. Fans are eagerly waiting for this ceremony. Oscar is considered the most famous ceremony of the film world. But there have also been many controversies at the Oscars, which were much discussed.
Will Smith slaps host Chris Rock
The Oscars in 2022 were in the news due to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on stage. Chris made a joke about Will Smith’s wife’s bald head. Recently, when Will Smith received the Best Actor Award for the film ‘King Richard’, he apologized to the Academy on stage, but he did not say anything to Chris Rock.
Corinne Masseria took off her clothes on stage
During the 2021 Oscar Awards, French actress Corinne Massereau took off her clothes on stage. He did this to oppose the French government. As soon as she reached the stage to receive the award, she took off her clothes. Slogans were written on his body.
When the wrong film was announced
In 2017, the film ‘Moonlight’ was going to be given an award in the Best Picture category. However, the name of the film ‘La La Land’ was written in the envelope that the award presenters received. After the announcement, the presenters announced the correct name and apologized.
Adrien Brody kisses Halle Berry on stage
In 2003, American actor Adrien Brody kissed actress Halle Berry on stage, after which controversy arose. Actually, Brody received an Oscar for the film ‘The Pianist’. When actress Halle Berry came on stage to present the award, the actor kissed her.
55 Oscar trophies stolen before the ceremony
In 2000, a truck filled with 55 trophies was stolen 20 days before the Oscar ceremony. New trophies were hastily made for the ceremony. A few days later, a man found 52 Oscar trophies in a garbage heap. Out of the remaining 3 trophies, one was found in the drug raid, but the remaining 2 trophies are still missing. All the trophies recovered were destroyed.
Marlon Brando’s Oscar was stolen
Marlon Brando had received the Best Actor Award for the 1954 film ‘On the Waterfront’, which was stolen from his home. After some time, the same award was gifted to ‘Titanic’ actor Leonardo DiCaprio by American financier Joe Low. Joe Lo had invested money in Leonardo’s film ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’.
Leonardo returned the award
When Joe Lo was investigated for fraud and his assets were confiscated, Leonardo had to return the award to the authorities. Joe Lo told the officials that he had bought this award in an auction for 6 lakh dollars (Rs 5.2 crore).
Angelina Jolie kissed her brother on the red carpet
Actress Angelina Jolie lip-kissed her brother in front of everyone on the red carpet of the 2000 Oscars. The actress was heavily criticized for her action.
