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Oscars 2023: Here's why Morgan Freeman wore glove on one hand while celebrating 100 years of Warner Bros

Morgan Freeman presented at the Oscars on March 12, 2023, wearing a black satin glove on his hand 15 years after being severely hurt in a car accident

BY SRINIJA GRANDHI

PUBLISHED MAR 13, 2023

Morgan Freeman was wearing the elbow-length glove on his left hand while being accompanied by Margot Robbie on stage as they celebrated 100 years of Warner Brothers (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA: Morgan Freeman, a versatile actor, finally made an appearance on the Oscars stage in 2023 after almost a decade. The 85-year-old star presented at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 12, 2023, wearing a black satin glove on his paralyzed hand 15 years after being severely hurt in a car accident.

The renowned actor was clearly wearing the elbow-length glove on his left hand as he accompanied Margot Robbie, 32, on stage as the two celebrated 100 years of Warner Brothers. 'The Shawshank Redemption' actor looked elegant as ever in a black tux, while Robbie dazzled in a black off-the-shoulder gown.

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Jimmy Kimmel, the host of the late-night talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Tonight', is presiding over the 95th Academy Awards, which are taking place at Hollywood's Dolby Theater, as per usual.

(L-R) Morgan Freeman and Margot Robbie walk onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. — Morgan Freeman and Margot Robbie walk onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023, in Hollywood, California (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Why did Morgan Freeman wear a glove on one hand?

Freeman sustained injuries following numerous car flips on a Mississippi highway in 2008. Unfortunately, despite promises from doctors that it would get better by 2011, the actor's left hand is still immobile as a result of the serious nerve damage he sustained in the 2008 accident. He must wear a compression glove to keep the blood flowing, reports Daily Mail.

'I can't move it'

The 'Dark Knight Rises' actor was able to maintain his cool demeanor when discussing the injury shortly after the collision. "I suffered nerve damage and it hasn't gotten better. I can't move it," he stated at the time, adding, "If you don't move your hand, it will swell up. Do you know you move your hand about a million times a day?"

'Earth is the tent we all live in'

Freeman attended the World Cup opening ceremony on November 20, 2022, when Qatar played Ecuador despite having a hand issue. He appeared there with Ghanim Al Muftah, a legless YouTuber from Qatar, and delivered a remarkable speech. "We gather here as one big tribe and Earth is the tent we all live in," he stated, adding, "What unites us here is so much greater than what divides us. How can we make it last longer?" reports Marca.

(L-R) Morgan Freeman and Margot Robbie speak onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California. — (L-R) Morgan Freeman and Margot Robbie speak onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023, in Hollywood, California (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

'Warner Brothers' 100th anniversary'

Two of the biggest companies in the entertainment industry, Disney and Warner Brothers, were honored for reaching a century in business at the 2023 Oscars ceremony on Sunday night. Freeman and Robbie introduced the tribute to Warner Brothers' 100th anniversary, which included a video montage of key films from the studio's history, including 'A Streetcar Named Desire', 'The Matrix', 'The Dark Knight', 'The Shining', 'Wonder Woman', 'Harry Potter', and 'A Star Is Born', as well as a sneak peek at the upcoming 'Barbie', per Hollywood Reporter.