Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn Share Emotional Moment at 2025 Oscars

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The 2025 Oscars ceremony was filled with memorable moments, but one of the most emotional and heartfelt interactions was between Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn. As they presented the award for Best Animated Feature together, Garfield took a moment to express his gratitude to Hawn for the joy she brought to his late mother's life. He held her hand and said, "There's someone, there's a person, who gave my mother, during her life, the most joy, the most comfort, and tonight, I feel very lucky because I get to thank that person from the bottom of my heart. That person is Goldie Hawn."

Hawn was visibly moved by Garfield's words and responded with tears in her eyes, "Thank you so much, that really touches me." The moment was a testament to the impact Hawn's career has had on people's lives, and Garfield's appreciation for her work was clear. Garfield's mother, Lynn, passed away in 2019 due to pancreatic cancer, and he has often spoken about the grief he still feels. In a previous interview, he mentioned that grief is a never-ending process and that it's okay to feel sadness because it means you loved someone deeply. He also described love as a gift that can bring both joy and pain.

Later in the ceremony, Hawn and Garfield presented the award for Best Animated Short Film, but Hawn struggled to read the teleprompter due to her cataracts. Garfield quickly came to her aid, stepping in to help her read the pre-written dialogue. The moment was praised by viewers as a beautiful display of kindness and assistance. The 2025 Oscars ceremony was hosted by Conan O'Brien and featured a range of memorable moments, including a tribute to the Bond franchise and a performance by a Canadian rapper. However, some viewers criticized the ceremony for certain moments, including a Bond tribute that was deemed the "worst" moment in years.

The ceremony also featured a range of award winners, including Mikey Madison, who took home the Best Actress award, and Adrien Brody, who won his second Oscar for his role in The Brutalist. The Oscars race was considered a three-horse race between Sean Baker's Anora, Brady Corbet's The Brutalist, and pope drama Conclave, with Anora ultimately taking home five trophies, including Best Picture. The ceremony was filled with surprises and emotional moments, and the interaction between Garfield and Hawn was one of the most heartfelt and memorable moments of the night.

Some of the notable winners and nominees of the 2025 Oscars include:

• Best Picture: Anora
• Best Actress: Mikey Madison
• Best Actor: Adrien Brody
• Best Animated Feature: Flow
• Best Animated Short Film: In the Shadow of the Cypress