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John Cena's 'white privilege' storm erupts at Oscars 2024 draws Janet Jackson Super Bowl comparisons

John Cena's naked walk at the Oscars 2024 was rather met with

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The Oscars 2024 ceremony took an unexpected turn when John Cena, slated to present the Best Costume Award, surprised everyone by walking on stage nude. In a viral video, host Jimmy Kimmel playfully hinted at Cena's unconventional entrance. Despite Cena's initial hesitation, Kimmel encouraged and eventually persuaded him to step out without clothes to present the award, as Cena quipped, "Costumes … they are so important."

Cena stepped out from the corner of the stage  John Cena did, indeed, step onto the stage with only a sizable envelope concealing his private parts, triggering uproarious laughter from the audience. Struggling to open the envelope without revealing too much, a swift cut occurred, and Cena re-emerged in a golden toga resembling a curtain. 

Netizens were both shocked and surprised by John Cena's unexpected nude stage appearance, and the moment quickly became a viral sensation on the internet. However, the internet also swiftly drew comparisons between Cena's naked onstage walk and the infamous Janet Jackson fiasco at the Super Bowl in 2004. While Cena's stunt was welcomed with humor, the 2004 incident involved Justin Timberlake exposing Janet Jackson's right breast, had faced a barrage of negative remarks for what many deemed highly indecent.

The internet highlighted the double standard in reactions, noting that Janet Jackson was criticized and labeled indecent for the Super Bowl incident, while John Cena's naked walk was met with acceptance and humor. "Yet YT America was pissed about Janet Jackson's little wardrobe malfunction at the Superbowl!! WHERE'S THE OUTRAGE," a critic too to twitter to comment. "So it’s okay for him to do this but Janet gets in trouble for having wardrobe malfunction. Tv has only privileges for white people," said another.

"I can guarantee you that white people will not protest the #Oscars they way they protester the #SuperBowl when Janet Jackson had a wardrobe malfunction," added another. Comparisons continued as many found it absurd that Janet was almost 'exiled' for her apparent 'nip-slip'. "But Janet Jackson got exiled over half a second nip slip." 

Who won best costume design at Oscars 2024?

Emma Stone clinched the award for Best Actress at the Oscars for her outstanding performance in "Poor Things." Additionally, she contributed to the film's success by winning in the Best Costume Design category, showcasing her talent and versatility in the world of cinema.  “My dress is broken. I think it happened during ‘I’m Just Ken,” Emma said while receiving the award.

After thanking the whole 'Poor Things' cast and crew, Emma singled out her director, Yorgos Lanthimos, adding, "Thank you for the gift of a lifetime, Bella Baxter." Emma previously won an Oscar for best lead actress in 'La La Land' in 2017. She was also nominated for an Oscar in the supporting actress category for 'Birdman' and 'The Favorite', her first collaboration with Lanthimos. 

Who has the most Oscars of all time?

The individual holding the record for the most Oscar awards is not a movie star but Walt Disney. He accumulated a total of 26 Oscars, comprising 22 competitive awards and four honorary awards. Disney's remarkable achievements in the film industry, particularly in animation, earned him this unparalleled distinction at the Academy Awards.

As for the actress, Katherine Hepburn holds the record for the most Academy Awards won by an actress, securing four Oscars throughout her illustrious career. Nominated 12 times, she claimed victory for her exceptional performances in the films "Morning Glory" (1933), "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" (1967), "The Lion in Winter" (1968), and "On Golden Pond" (1981). Hepburn's remarkable talent and enduring legacy have solidified her as one of the most celebrated actresses in the history of the Oscars.