John Cena has reflected on his decision to appear entirely naked onstage at the Oscars . The Blockers actor and former wrestler stunned viewers at the 2024 Academy Awards ceremony in March when he presented the prize for Best Costume Design without any clothes on. In a comedy skit, Cena sheepishly emerged from the wings of the stage, with only the winner’s envelope covering his privates from view.
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so important,” he sighed. “Maybe the most important thing there is.” However, looking back on this experience, Cena questioned whether the scene was actually funny.
Speaking to former NFL player Shannon Sharpe on his talk show Club Shay Shay , Cena recalled the embarrassment he felt when it dawned on him that he was appearing naked in front of Hollywood A-listers whom he had never met. “I have the most decorated performers, producers, directors in one room and I’m gonna go out there with my balls in the wind, with an index card covering my stuff like, ‘Hey guys, is this funny? Are we good?’” he said. He continued: “I got all the people behind the camera, but then I walk out in front of a room of my peers, many of which I’ve never met because I haven’t worked my way up to meet [them].
” The Peacemaker star said the idea for the skit began when host Jimmy Kimmel called him and asked him to make a cameo. “Jimmy Kimmel called me personally and was like, ‘I need you to come to the Oscars.’ And he’s like, ‘Just let me send you the bit.
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