It was a night full of surprises at the 96th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, held at the famous Dolby Theater this past Sunday. As usual, the evening had its share of shocking and memorable moments that kept everyone talking long after the show ended.
One of the most unexpected highlights came when John Cena confidently strode across the stage completely naked to present the award for Best Costume Design. The crowd was taken aback, and laughter filled the room as Cena, unfazed, delivered his lines with a straight face. It was a bold move that nobody saw coming.
Another jaw-dropping moment occurred when the legendary Al Pacino took the stage to announce the winner of Best Film. Instead of following tradition and reading the nominations first, he skipped right over them and went straight to declaring the winner. The audience gasped, then applauded, clearly amused by Pacino’s carefree approach.
But the excitement didn’t stop with the on-stage moments. The red carpet was, as always, a fashion extravaganza. Stunning outfits were everywhere, and social media was buzzing with reactions to what the stars were wearing. Among the standout couples was actress Kelly Ripa and her husband, Mark Consuelos. Their red carpet appearance stirred up quite the conversation, especially on social media.
In today’s world, where everything can be shared instantly online, the red carpet is watched by millions around the globe. With just a few clicks, fans can see their favorite stars’ outfits and comment on them in real-time. The Oscars, being one of the biggest events in Hollywood, draws extra attention, and this year was no different.
Kelly Ripa’s bold fashion choice became a hot topic after she posted a photo on Instagram of herself and Mark, proudly showing off her outfit: a daring, black see-through gown. She captioned the post with, “Mom and dad storming the red carpet,” and the reactions from fans came flooding in.
“You both look amazing. BUT that dress is stunning ❤❤❤,” one fan raved. Another wrote, “Beautiful gown. Beautiful couple.” And yet another fan chimed in, saying, “Kelly, your hair, the dress… you look gorgeous.”
But not all the feedback was positive. Some followers were not as impressed by her daring choice. “I love you Kelly, but not this dress,” commented one person. Another critique focused on Mark’s look, saying, “Unlike Mark not to have a perfectly tailored suit or tux on. His clothes are usually impeccable.”
Other comments were even more direct, with one user writing, “Kelly, wear some bike shorts. You are lowering yourself in that see-through dress. You’re better than that!” Another added, “She doesn’t even look like the same person anymore ?♀️.”
Despite the mixed reviews, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos undeniably made an impression. Their bold red carpet looks, combined with the night’s unforgettable moments on stage, made this Oscars one to remember. Whether it’s the awards, the surprises, or the fashion choices, the Oscars never fail to deliver drama and excitement.
