Adrien Brody, 51, received backlash after his Oscars win for Best Actor in The Brutalist. While accepting the award, viewers were horrified when Brody was caught on camera pulling a piece of used chewing gum from his mouth and tossing it behind him. His girlfriend, Georgina Chapman, then ran to catch the gum, preventing him from being seen littering.
Many fans criticized Brody’s actions, calling them “tacky” and “gross.” Some even suggested he should have discreetly disposed of the gum in a tissue. Others jokingly commented on his long acceptance speech, with one viewer noting it felt like an intermission.
However, a few viewers found the gum exchange humorous, with some calling it “true love” between the couple. Brody also faced criticism for a previous controversial kiss with Halle Berry at the 2003 Oscars.
