Incident involving Adam Sandler at the Oscars 2025

A double-meaning incident occurred at the 2025 Oscars ceremony

The evening's host, comedian Conan O'Brien, drew attention to actor Timothée Chalamet's bright yellow suit, praising his style. He then noted that all guests were adhering to the dress code, but singled out Adam Sandler, who appeared in the hall wearing a blue hoodie and shorts.

Sandler's response was swift: "Good people should dress how they want" ("Хорошие люди должны одеваться так, как хотят"). Following this remark, he announced that he was forced to leave the ceremony, but hugged Chalamet before departing.

Political subtext in the actors' outfits

This seemingly amusing moment quickly acquired a political interpretation. Many viewers saw in the scene a reference to the recent meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump, when the Ukrainian leader was criticised for appearing at the White House without a traditional suit.

Furthermore, the combination of the actors' outfits – Timothée Chalamet's yellow suit and Adam Sandler's blue hoodie – evoked the colours of the Ukrainian flag, and their final embrace only strengthened this association.