Fans were surprised by the bold appearance of wrestler-turned-actor John Cena at the Oscars 2024 which was held at the Dolby Theatre.
Jimmy Kimmel hosted the 96th Academy Awards for the second consecutive year. Notable nominees include Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, and Robert Downey Jr.
John Cena joined Jimmy Kimmel on the Oscars stage and appeared unclothed while presenting the award for best costume design to ‘Poor Things’.
Kimmel polled the Oscars audience, recalling the memorable moment. “I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?”
Kimmel was evidently orchestrating a comedic setup when a shirtless John Cena unexpectedly emerged from the corner of the stage.
Cena told Kimmel, “I changed my mind. I don’t want to do the streaker bit. I just don’t feel right about it. It’s an elegant event, you know, you should feel shame right now for suggesting such a tasteless joke.”
According to Variety, Kimmel remarked that the skit was intended to be humorous, prompting Cena to amusingly retort, “The male body is not a joke.”
The audience erupted in laughter. Cena has a link to this year’s Oscars through his cameo in ‘Barbie,’ a film nominated for eight Academy Awards, according to Variety.
He then proceeded to announce the winner of the Best Costume Design award.
The Oscars 2024 were held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.