Charlotte Foster

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The most cringe-worthy moments from the Oscars

The most cringe-worthy moments from the Oscars

On Hollywood’s night of nights, there were many standout moments that had movie fans everywhere cheering on the deserving winners, and those that were rightly dubbed best dressed on the carpet. 

However, despite the record-breaking wins and wholesome on-stage moments, it seems not everyone was happy with how the night panned out. 

Media personality Piers Morgan had his own hot takes from the night, naming and shaming the most cringe-worthy moments and worst fashion fails. 

From awkward moments on the champagne carpet to an endless series of highly questionable outfits, the British broadcaster had some interesting thoughts on the night. 

He started his attack on acting legend Hugh Grant, who “humiliated” a reporter during an interview that was very hard to watch. 

Hugh Grant was chatting with Ashley Graham in what can only be described as a quintessentially British interview, as he gave short one-worded answers.

His reluctance to participate in the back and forth pleasantries infuriated Morgan, as he slammed the actor, saying, “If you don’t want to speak to the media, why the hell walk down the longest red carpet in show business?”

While Piers seemed outraged by the exchange, others simply called it “the greatest interview of all time”, praising Grant for his nonchalance.

Piers also took issue with any kind of light-heartedness on the stage, as he complained about the brief appearance of the “Cocaine Bear”, wishing for it to be “euthanized live on air”. 

He also took issue with the overwhelming applause given to Jenny the donkey, known for her role in The Banshees of Inisherin, wondering why the mute mule was given “more applause than most of the overly verbose winners”.

Before the show began, all eyes were on the stars of Hollywood and their jaw-dropping fashion choices as they made their way down the gold carpet.

But unfortunately for some A-listers, their outfits were just not right for the champagne carpet, or even their age. 

Rihanna chose to highlight her baby bump with a mixture of sheer tulle and black leather in a bondage-style gown, while Lady Gaga chose to take the drop-waist trend to a whole new level by showing off her ass-ets. 

Nicole Kidman left half her dress at home, while accessorising with enormous flowers in places no flowers should ever be. 

Eva Longoria left nothing to the imagination with her plunging gown, while Sofia Carson was channelling 2003 bridal couture with her white ball gown. 

Allison Williams draped herself in her grandmother’s curtains to pair with her pink lace dress, while singer Tems had no regard for those sitting behind her with her sculptural gown, and Janelle Monae channelled her inner teen with a crop top and clashing skirt. 

Despite all the drama on and off the stage, this year’s Oscars was full of deserving winners, heart-warming speeches and (some) stunning fashion moments, leaving us counting down to next year’s awards. 

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