At the 96th Annual Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 10, 2024, American actor John Cena took the stage to present the award for Best Costume Design, opting for a unique and bold approach by appearing without clothing, using only an envelope to preserve his modesty.
Stepping onto the stage at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre on Sunday (10.03.24), John Cena, known for his role in 'Blockers,' showcased his impressive muscular physique. Reluctantly participating in a sketch with host Jimmy Kimmel, Cena presented the Best Costume Design award, won by 'Poor Things.' The comedic routine referenced a notorious incident from the 1974 Academy Awards when an unidentified man ran on stage.Stepping onto the stage at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre on Sunday (10.03.24), John Cena, known for his role in 'Blockers,' showcased his impressive muscular physique. Reluctantly participating in a sketch with host Jimmy Kimmel, Cena presented the Best Costume Design award, won by 'Poor Things.' The comedic routine referenced a notorious incident from the 1974 Academy Awards when an unidentified man ran on stage.
Jimmy asked: Can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? I said, can you imagine if a nude man ran across the stage today? Wouldn’t that be crazy?”
Shirtless John then popped his head up, but insisted he didn’t “feel right” about walking out.
He told the host: “I changed my mind. I don’t want to do the streaker bit. I just don’t feel right about it. It’s an elegant event, you know, you should feel shame right now for suggesting such a tasteless joke.”
The talk show host argued the skit was “supposed to be funny”, to which John retorted: “The male body is not a joke!”
