PDA Moments at the Oscars: Jennifer Lopez Ben Affleck, More
When the Oscars roll around, we see poignant speeches, glittering gowns, and, of course, our favorite celebrity couples smiling on the red carpet. Some couples keep it low-key, taking photos here and there, while others don’t care who’s watching. Some people aren’t afraid of a little public display of affection, or PDA, and the Oscars are no different.
PDA can range from sweet, romantic glances at one another while cozying up to full-on passionate making out in front of everyone. Everyone has their personal preference! From power couples like Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban to some affectionate bromance moments, the Oscars truly is a magical night for relationships as well, letting stars show the people they love how excited they are.
That being said, sometimes some rather disturbing moments of PDA happen. After all, it’s hard to forget the awkward moment between Angelina Jolie kissed her brother — or when Adrien Brody forced himself on Halle Berry after winning Best Actor.
Some hate PDA, some think it’s adorable, but either way — people are always watching when it happens. Every moment of the Oscars is remembered in history, including PDA moments. From new marital bliss to subtle glances, there are a lot more PDA moments than you’d expect.
Check out the biggest PDA moments at the Oscars over the years below.
A version of this was originally published in March 2023.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban never shy away from showing the world how much they love each other with some sweet — and saucy — PDA, especially at the 2017 Oscars.
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Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson and his wife Lauren Hashian shared some sweet kisses and loving stares with one another at the 2017 Oscars. The pair met on the set of The Game Plan back in 2006 and tied the knot in 2019.
Sidney Poitier & Anne Bancroft
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Adrien Brody & Halle Berry
Chances are you remember when Adrien Brody grabbed Halle Berry and kissed her without her consent after he won the Oscar for Best Actor in 2003.
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Charlize Theron & Adrien Brody
Before accepting her award for Best Actress at the 2004 Oscars, Charlize Theron kissed the award’s presenter Adrien Brody. Their kiss, which was much more timid and sweet than Brody and Berry’s kiss the year before, made for a sweet moment between the two stars.
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Angelina Jolie & Jamie Voight
We all remember this and to be frank, we kinda wish we didn’t. We can’t discuss Oscars PDA without talking about the shocking kiss between siblings Angelina Jolie and her brother Jamie Voight at the 2000 Oscars.
During her acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actress for Girl, Interrupted, Jolie said, “I’m in shock, and I’m so in love with my brother right now. He just held me and said he loved me, and I know he’s so happy for me. And, um, thank you for that.”
Spike Jonze & Alfonso Cuarón
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Justin Theroux & Jennifer Aniston
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Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan
Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan looked as happy as can be on the 2013 Oscars red carpet. Tatum frequently caressed Dewan’s baby bump, giving her kisses throughout the day.
Helen Mirren & Taylor Hackford
During the 2007 Oscars, Dame Helen Mirren and her husband Taylor Hackford looked so sweet as Mirren nuzzled against Hackford. The pair started dating in 1986, tying the knot on New Year’s Eve 1997, and have been together ever since
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Sam Rockwell & Leslie Bibb
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At the 2015 Oscars, longtime married couple Marco Perego and Zoe Salda?a shared some sweet moments while on the red carpet.
Robert Downey Jr. & Susan Downey
Robert Downey Jr. will never pass up an opportunity to show the world how much he adores Susan Downey. During the 2007 Oscars, he frequently gave a smiling Susan forehead kisses, hand kisses, and any PDA he could
Camilla Alves & Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey couldn’t contain his excitement when he won the Oscar for Best Actor for Dallas Buyer’s Club in 2014, excitedly kissing and hugging his wife Camila Alves.
Scott Stuber & Molly Sims
Executive producer Scott Stuber gave his wife Molly Sims a peck on the cheek as they rocked the 2020 Oscars’ red carpet.
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John Travolta & Scarlett Johansson
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