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Here's How John Cena Did That Naked Sketch At The Oscars, And Also What He Actually Wore

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Matt Stopera
by Matt Stopera

BuzzFeed Staff

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John Cena's naked sketch was an absolute highlight of the Oscars last night.

John Cena onstage at an award show, wearing only a small modesty garb and sandals, holding an award category envelope
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As he said it himself, "Costumes are...so important."

John Cena introducing Best Costume Design at the #Oscars

“Costumes are…so important.” pic.twitter.com/Y6L0oPHveh

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Now we're discovering how this moment happened and what actually went down.

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Yes, he was naked.

Yep, Cena’s actually naked #OSCAR pic.twitter.com/SDh4kie5FO

— Matthew Belloni (@MattBelloni) March 11, 2024
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But not entirely. He was wearing this Tommy Pickles–esque diaper thing.

Behind the scenes of John Cena presenting at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/d7doV5EOVu

— gomezgalore (@gomezzgalore) March 11, 2024
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Reporter Chris Gardner captured what actually happened when he presented the award:

Here’s how John Cena went from fully naked (!!!) to partially clothed while costume design nominees reel played. Jimmy Kimmel really did help. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/dZPA7qmbgf

— Chris Gardner (@chrissgardner) March 11, 2024
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As you can see, a team of four people came out and dressed him up.

Group of individuals assisting John onstage with spotlights off, with onlookers
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From this:

John Cena stands shirtless at a microphone on a stage with a modesty cover
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To this:

John onstage presenting an award, wearing an extravagant draped gown with gold tassel detailing
Rich Polk / Variety via Getty Images

Anyway, let's applaud normalizing male nudity!

The cutaway to Messi clapping at the #Oscars is already a top 10 all time #Oscar moment pic.twitter.com/AOj4OSsKYS

— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) March 11, 2024
Twitter: @NextBestPicture

Bye!

John Cena wearing a small costume piece, presenting at an event
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