Actor and former professional wrestler John Cena had the honor of presenting an award at this year’s Oscar awards tonight, and his appearance is already generating headlines around the world.
While presenting an award, Cena appeared completely naked, only covering his private areas with a small sign. The crowd could be seen laughing, and being visibly shocked by the stunt. This is sure to be the most viral moment of the Oscars this year.
See a video clip of Cena appearing at the Oscars below,
🚨#BREAKING: Watch as John Cena shocks the crowd by presenting an award completely naked, only covered by a sign, at the 96th annual Academy Awards, the Oscars
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Cena simply said, “Costumes….. are so important” after reaching the microphone, being visibly careful not to step away from the sign concealing his private area while presenting this award.
John Cena appeared naked on the Oscars stage while presenting the award for best costume design to “Poor Things.” It was all part of a bit that paid homage to one of the craziest moments in the history of the Academy Awards when a naked man ran on stage at the 46th Oscars in 1974 while David Niven was introducing Elizabeth Taylor. It was at the height of the ’70s streaking fan, when nude people frequently interrupted public events.
Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today?” Kimmel asked the Oscars audience after remembering the infamous moment. “I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?”
Kimmel was clearly setting up a bit where a streaker would run across the stage during the 2024 ceremony. That’s when a shirtless John Cena popped his head out from the corner of the stage.
Variety reports
