Adrien Brody is facing backlash after winning his second Best Actor Oscar for *The Brutalist*. During his celebration, he shocked the audience by throwing his gum at his girlfriend, Georgina Chapman, as he walked to the stage. Chapman caught it, but the act sparked outrage online. One X user called it “disgusting,” while another labeled it “foul.”
In his acceptance speech, Brody thanked Chapman and her children, calling the award a “chance to begin again.” However, many believed he should have apologized instead.
Critics slammed his behavior as “disrespectful,” comparing it to Will Smith’s slap incident.
The controversy has overshadowed his Oscar win, leaving fans divided and sparking widespread criticism.
Brody’s actions have become the focal point, putting his professional achievement in the background.
