The wrestler-turned-actor took to the Dolby Theater stage in the simplest of gear this March 10 for the 96th Academy Awards.
To present the “Oscar” award for the best costumes, John Cena went on stage completely naked. In front of his muscles, to hide the obvious, the envelope containing the winner’s name, and that’s it. Moments before his appearance, Jimmy Kimmel, host of the 96th ceremony, reminded the audience of the day in 1974 when gay activist Robert Opel burst naked behind the actor on stage. Then the announcer exclaimed. That would be crazy, wouldn’t it?’
It is at this point that John Cena’s upper body appears, with hidden decor, looking a bit miserable, causing the audience to laugh. After what appears to be a false hesitation, he walks to the microphone to quiet, amused applause, before jokingly stating: “Clothes are so important. Maybe even the most important.”
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Then we had to open the envelope. The actor clearly did not show his intimate parts on stage. During the nominations, the team arrived in a pink velvet toga that appeared to have a veiled past, which Jimmy Kimmel then adapted by allowing John Cena to open the envelope and announce the winner; Poor creatures.
Source: Le Figaro
