At the 2024 Oscars, there was everything from grand musical numbers to iconic moments, undoubtedly one of the things that caught the audience’s attention the most was John Cena’s naked appearance. The actor took to the stage to announce the winner of the ‘Best Costume’ category in a completely unexpected manner, he did so without any clothes, using only the envelope to cover his private parts. His action immediately elicited laughter from the audience at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, far from being just one of the funniest moments of the awards, what few knew was that it concealed a powerful reason.
Why Did John Cena Appear Naked at the 2024 Oscars?
John Cena didn’t appear naked at the 2024 Oscars to show off his impressive body but as a solidarity gesture towards the costume designers’ union. Despite the Hollywood actors’ and writers’ strike ending a few months ago, some other sectors of the industry still have several demands.
It’s known that the costume designers’ union continues to fight for fair pay for their work under the slogan ‘You’re naked without us.’ This is why John Cena decided to take their slogan to the next level as a way to bring visibility to the union’s demands and at the same time show his support.
This story was written in Spanish by Mariana Martell in Cultura Colectiva.
