Much-Discussed Video: Andrew Garfield’s Tribute to Goldie Hawn at Oscars 2025

The Amazing Spider-Man star, 41, took the stage with Hollywood icon Goldie Hawn, 79, and delivered an emotional message that left audiences both touched and puzzled.

Watch the full video below.

Viewers were quick to react online, with some questioning the unexpected tribute. “What a weird thing to say. What did he mean?” one person wrote. Another person quickly clarified that Garfield’s late mother, Lynn, who passed away in 2019, was a huge fan of Hawn, making the tribute deeply personal. “His mom passed away in 2019; it was a very tragic death. He was thanking her for being one of his mom’s idols,” the user explained.

“There’s a person who gave my mother the most joy and comfort during her life, and tonight, I feel very lucky because I get to thank that person from the bottom of my heart. That person is Goldie Hawn,” Garfield said during his speech.

Garfield has previously spoken about his mother’s passing and the profound impact it had on him. During the filming of The Eyes of Tammy Faye, his co-star Jessica Chastain and Searchlight Pictures made accommodations so that he could spend time with his mother in her final days. The loss deeply shaped Garfield’s perspective, making this moment on the Oscars stage even more poignant.

While the sentiment was clearly meaningful to him, some were confused about the connection. One viewer reacted with, “And the award for most awkward moment goes to…?” Another commented, “I feel trapped watching this Goldie Hawn and Andrew Garfield debacle.”

However, it wasn’t just Garfield’s words that got people talking—Hawn’s reaction also raised eyebrows.

While the actor was visibly emotional, Hawn’s response appeared lukewarm, leading one viewer to joke, “Poor Andrew Garfield pouring his heart out to Goldie Hawn and she’s like ‘Ok.’” Another simply noted, “It seemed very awkward on Goldie’s part.”

However, one viewer stood up for this moment, writing, “So funny how jaded people are… it was sweet, gracious, and a rare moment of REAL in Hollywood. She was clearly very touched, as anyone would be to hear that what they did MATTERED that much to his mom. He blessed her heart with that moment of kindness.”

In Hollywood, where awards show speeches are often meticulously planned and polished, unscripted emotional moments like this one stand out—for better or worse. The exchange has since gone viral, with opinions split on whether it was a beautiful tribute or an awkward awards show moment. Either way, it’s safe to say this wasn’t the Oscars’ most expected moment of the night.

Speaking of unexpected moments, another major highlight of the night was the controversial humor of the Oscars’ first-time host.

Conan O’Brien, making his Oscars hosting debut, delivered a joke about Kendrick Lamar and Drake that didn’t sit well with most viewers. Some called the quip a complete misstep, while others defended Conan’s signature brand of edgy humor.

Conan’s attempt at humor at the Oscars became one of the night’s most talked-about moments. Midway through hosting the show, he quipped, “Well, we’re halfway through the show, which means it’s time for Kendrick Lamar to come out and call Drake a pedophile.”

The remark was met with a few scattered laughs and claps before Conan quickly followed up with, “Don’t worry, I’m lawyered up.” Social media quickly erupted with responses to the comedian’s joke, with many viewers criticizing it as inappropriate and unnecessary.

One viewer remarked, “The crazy part was when the audience felt disgusted instead cheering [sic].” Another user simply pointed out, “Nobody’s laughing.” Disappointed, someone else wrote, “He literally ruined the night idc [sic].” Another person who was shocked by the comment declared, “That’s crazy!”

Another viewer added, “Disrespect on another level. What happened to us 😔.” However, not everyone was critical. One fan found the moment entertaining, calling it the “Funniest moment of the show.” Another fan praised the host, “✨⭐️Conan is always hilarious 😂 ⭐️✨.”