{"id":15246,"date":"2022-12-14T09:56:41","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T09:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurylevels.com\/?p=15246"},"modified":"2022-12-14T09:56:44","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T09:56:44","slug":"cringeworthy-award-show-instances-that-will-make-you-uncomfortable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxurylevels.com\/cringeworthy-award-show-instances-that-will-make-you-uncomfortable\/","title":{"rendered":"Cringeworthy Award Show Instances That Will Make You Uncomfortable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

“Imma Let You Finish,” Taylor Swift and Kanye West<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This will go down in history as among the most embarrassing award ceremony moments. Kanye West got on stage during Taylor Swift’s victory speech at the 2009 MTV VMAs to persuade the public that Beyonc\u00e9 should have won.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

West exclaimed that he would let Taylor Swift finish, although Beyonce had the best videos of all time. Queen B looked terribly embarrassed. Don’t worry\u2014Taylor has since won hundreds of prizes, and Kanye has apologized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Jennifer Lawrence Slips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Jennifer Lawrence, the Hunger Games actress, fell down while heading up the platform to receive her Award for her role in Silver Linings Playbook. The actress made a joke about it, praising the crowd for standing after she slipped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She informed W Magazine that her stylist urged her to kick and walk because of the type of outfit. Jennifer, for some reason, forgot and just heard “Cakewalk” as she walked up the stairs without following the directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Ricky Gervais Slams Hollywood<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Gervais has presented at the Golden Globes 5 times since 2020, and he used the 2020 program to comment on Hollywood. He stated that the winners should not utilize the platform to deliver a political statement because they are not qualified to lecture the public on anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeffrey Epstein, a lack of diversity in Hollywood, and ISIS were among the taboo themes mentioned. He even took use of the chance to promote his own series, After Life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Madonna Falls During a Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It’s always awkward to fall on stage, no matter how famous you are, and Madonna collapsed while performing “Living For Love” because of a wardrobe malfunction. A backup dancer ripped her cape before it could be loosened, and the starlet tumbled backward off the stairs. It just so happened that it happened when she sang, “I let down my guard.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it looked very painful, Madonna handled it like a real professional, pausing to gather her breath before proceeding with the remainder of the performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Taylor Swift Is Confident That She Won Another Grammy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Alicia Keys’s presentation sounded like it was going to end with the word “Red,” which is why Taylor was so surprised when she found out her album hadn’t won. The robot-clad Daft Punk won a Grammy for Random Access Memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Swift’s 2010 album, Fearless, already received Album of the Year. Swift has won 11 Grammys. This tally involves 3 Album of the Year trophies. Well, that’s not bad at all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Michael Jackson Was Convinced he had Won an Award That Did Not Exist.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Britney Spears wished Michael Jackson a happy birthday and called him the “artist of the millennium” when she introduced him at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards. Michael Jackson walked out on stage and gave an acceptance speech, solidifying his status as one of the most important artists of the century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The King of Pop delivered a speech in which he stated that “if someone had told him when he was a little boy in Indiana that he’d be receiving the ‘Artist of the Millennium award,’ he wouldn’t have believed it.” As it turns out, there is no award as such.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sofia Vergara on a Pedestal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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There’s no arguing that Sofia is among Hollywood’s most attractive ladies, and it’s evident that Television Academy chairman Bruce Rosenblum agrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Modern Family star struck a stance during Rosenblum’s speech on the television industry and how they need to always offer the viewer something interesting to watch. Vergara certainly did give us something to look forward to. She resembled the award!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Franco and Hathaway at the Academy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When actors host the Oscars, their chemistry isn’t always on point, as shown with Anne Hathaway & James Franco’s hosting. The two actors couldn’t be more dissimilar\u2014she was frantic the entire night, while he seemed relaxed. There was no chemistry between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were other cringe-worthy moments, but the icing on the cake was Franco’s costume as Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Franco had a good night, as he was up for Best Actor in 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sibling Kiss at the Academy Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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People could not really quit speaking about Angelina Jolie’s kiss with her brother James Haven, even after she won the award for best Supporting Actress at the 2000 Academy Awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the red carpet, the two siblings kissed on the lips, and during her acceptance speech, she stated that she is so in love with her brother. While it may not have been unusual for the sibling duo who seem to have a history of closeness, it shocked the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Lil Mama Suddenly Intervenes a Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The 2009 MTV Video Music Awards were plenty of unforgettable moments. Lil Mama turned up unwelcomed to Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ performance of “Empire State of Mind” after Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s victory speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the performance ended, the rapper posed with Jay-Z and Keys. She later apologized on MTV News for the incident. Can you really blame Lil Mama? The music is quite motivating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Katy Perry Continues to Fall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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“I Kissed a Girl” at the Latin America MTV Awards wasn’t memorable enough before Katy Perry plunged into a large pink cake, fell on icing, and couldn’t get right back up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It must have been extremely slippery since she fell not once, nor twice, but 4 times when her guitarist attempted to assist her. She eventually crawled away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Nicole Clapping During the Academy Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Nicole Kidman has received a lot of attention ever since the 2017 Academy Awards, and it’s not for the cause you may expect. It’s her distinct clapping style. People noticed that Kidman’s clapping resembled that of a seal, and soon, memes of her clapping began to circulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later, the actress informed KISS FM that she was trying it to protect her pricey rings. She remarked that she couldn’t clap, yet not clapping would be worse than awkwardly clapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Joe Jonas Slips and Hurts His Hand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Jonas Brothers made a dramatic entrance to their “SOS” performance, shattering three panes of glass across from them. Joe ended up stumbling on the panel and slicing his palm on the glass, despite how cool it looked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joe instantly recovered and continued the song, despite the fact that he had a small cut. According to PEOPLE, he joked backstage, “Just blood, whatever, rock and roll.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Sam Smith Misquotes Ian McKellen \u2014 Academy Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Winning an Oscar is a major event, and when Smith won the award for Original Son, their first ever as of 2021, they dedicated the occasion to the LGBT community, referencing Sir Ian McKellen, who stated that “no openly gay man had won an Oscar.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

McKellen stated that no homosexual man had ever won the Academy Award Actor in a Leading Role. McKellen defended and complimented the singer on Twitter, so there were no bitter feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

People Are Offended by Seth McFarlane<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Things have evolved since 2013, and we cannot help but think Seth McFarlane’s gags from Family Guy would fall flat now. Many viewers were horrified by the host’s opening act, “We Saw Your Boobs,” which featured pre-recorded photos of Naomi Watts and Charlize Theron looking mortified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, the show’s viewership increased, and the comic was called back to perform the following year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Picture Award Confusion, Moonlight or La La Land?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Best Picture winner is one of the most notable examples of an award ceremony mix-up.  The wrong envelope was presented to Bonny and Clyde actors, Beatty and Dunaway, when they were presenting the award. They declared La La Land the winner, but Moonlight was indeed the true winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The envelope containing Emma Stone’s Best Actress Award, that had already been revealed, was presented to the presenters. The misunderstanding was resolved only after La La Land delivered their acceptance speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

David Letterman Cracks a Bad Joke<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It’s not easy to host award presentations, and not every joke works. Letterman was hosting the 1995 Academy Awards, and he began the night with a humor that we’re still trying to figure out. He called out Oprah and asked her if her kids have met Keanu Reeves. Exactly, we don’t understand it either!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Leonardo Made a Face at Gaga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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An awards ceremony moment that went viral. This one became a GIF when Gaga slid by Dicaprio to collect her Golden Globe for American Horror Story: Hotel. As she moved past him, the star appeared to be cringing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later, DiCaprio clarified the situation, informing Entertainment Tonight that he just did not know what was passing him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Wardrobe Mishap of Nicki Minaj<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The saying goes, “the show must go on,” and Nicki Minaj did exactly that throughout her “Bang Bang” performance with Jessie J and Ariana Grande. Minaj had to do a quick costume change after her solo performance and she chose to wear a black outfit to complement the singers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But as soon as the music began, Minaj couldn’t pull the zip up, and she got on stage with her dress unzipped, literally holding it up with her hand while rapping. Worse, she wasn’t even wearing underpants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Britney\u2019s Off Performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Britney Spears had given many spectacular VMA performances, including one with a snake wrapped over her shoulders for “Slave 4 U,” but her 2007 rendition of “Gimme More” was a little off. Britney appeared distracted, and her dance was off-beat. Many expected it to be the singer’s return, but rather, reviewers declared her career to be over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But Britney rebounded, and when she took the stage at the VMAs in 2016, she delivered a stunning performance, proving everybody wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Meat Dress of Lady Gaga<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Lady Gaga has worn several strange but spectacular clothes over the years, including the notorious meat dress. Who could possibly miss this statement piece? When she won Album of the Year for The Fame, she stunned everyone by accepting the prize in a meat gown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gown received mixed reviews, yet it wound up being one of her most memorable moments to date. The outfit was dried and is now on exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Nicole Walks Past Rami Malek<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Usually, the prize presenter hands the trophy to the winner and gives them a nice hug, but that didn’t happen when Nicole Kidman presented Rami Malek with the award for Bohemian Rhapsody. As Malek took the trophy, Kidman turned away from him, and he softly patted her back, possibly hoping she might turn around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kidman later explained to Entertainment Tonight that they\u2019re good friends and she did not sense his hand on her back. Apparently, the two were texting after it began circulating and were giggling about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Twerking by Miley Cyrus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Do you recall Miley Cyrus when she was a Disney performer? It seems like an eternity ago. In 2013, she hit the stage with Robin Thick to deliver his single “Blurred Lines” as she was losing her Hannah Montana persona and had recently released Bangerz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miley twerked with Thick in a skin-toned bra and bottoms, flailing a foam finger as well as pointing her tongue out. While the act was hailed with disapproval and the FCC heard complaints, we can’t help to think, “Oh, she’s just Miley.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Bj\u00f6rk Hatches an Egg While Dressed as a Swan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Bj\u00f6rk’s swan gown will go down in history as one of the most famous red-carpet outfits, and if that wasn’t enough, the singer transformed into a swan. Yes, she laid eggs while posing. Not only that, but she brought a half-dozen eggs to scatter across the red carpet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To conclude her swan transformation, the eggs were slipped into her garment. She laid the eggs when the time came and the eyes were all on her. What a campy scene!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Elinor Burkett Storms the Stage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Kanye West is really not the only one who has stormed on stage during a speech; Elinordid something similar at the Oscars that year. Burkett was on the production team for Music by Prudence, which won Best Documentary, but was fired by the film’s creators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roger Ross Williams, the film’s producer, was only 10 seconds into his victory speech before Burkett stormed the stage and gave her unwelcomed speech. Williams handled the situation professionally, recovering the spotlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Academy Awards Speech of Gwyneth Paltrow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Occasionally speeches have seemed to stretch on forever, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s acceptance speech for Shakespeare in Love was no exception. The list of persons she thanked was endless. She thanked everyone in the emotional statement, from the Academy and the other nominated women to her parents and her agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paltrow herself has stated how she never watches her speech. While the speech is remembered as the time Oscars honesty died, we don’t think it was all that horrible. She certainly did thank everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Rob Lowe Performs with Snow White at the Academy Awards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Rob Lowe, a popular heartthrob in the entertainment industry, is an excellent actor, but he is not recognized for his singing. It is safe to say that his opening act at the 1989 Oscars, which featured an actress dressed as Snow White, was amusing, but the reception it received was mixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Chrissy Teigen’s Expression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Kidman’s clapping isn’t the only award ceremony scene that has gone viral. Chrissy Teigen’s tearful expression when her husband, John Legend, stepped on stage to win his award also went viral. Teigen sarcastically tweeted after her face began circulating that she did not properly rehearse her crying face. Even years later, the image is still popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Miguel Trips on a Fan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Miguel’s performance of “Adorn” was nearly perfect until he hopped from one side of the platform to the other and wound-up tumbling on several people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And it appeared to be painful. In the end, everything was fine\u2014Miguel and one of the fans he fell on were interviewed backstage, and he told Billboard that he is extremely delighted to introduce his friend, Khyati, who he didn’t meet in the finest of conditions, but it\u2019s absolutely fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Acceptance Speech of Jacqueline Bisset<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When performers win, it is common for them to be startled, and it can take some time for the news to sink in. This may have occurred to Jacqueline when she won the Award for best Supporting Actress in a Television Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bisset’s winning speech was uncommon in that she dropped the “S word” and then said, “Go to hell and don’t come back.'” After already being considered five times, she finally won a Golden Globe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“Imma Let You Finish,” Taylor Swift and Kanye West This will go down in history as among the most embarrassing award ceremony moments. Kanye West got on stage during Taylor Swift’s victory speech at the 2009 MTV VMAs to persuade the public that Beyonc\u00e9 should have won. West exclaimed that he would let Taylor Swift […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":15248,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxurylevels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15246"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxurylevels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxurylevels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxurylevels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxurylevels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15246"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/luxurylevels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15246\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15278,"href":"https:\/\/luxurylevels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15246\/revisions\/15278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxurylevels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15248"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxurylevels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15246"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxurylevels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15246"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxurylevels.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15246"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}