The Top 10 Awkward Award Show Moments of the 21st Century

TLDRCounting down the most cringe-worthy and uncomfortable moments from award shows in the 21st century.

Key insights

Ronnie Wood throws a drink at Brandon Block during the 2000 Brit Awards.

Elizabeth Taylor forgets how award shows work at the 2001 Golden Globe Awards.

Michael Jackson misunderstands an award at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards.

Michael Moore delivers a politically charged speech at the 2003 Academy Awards.

Michael Douglas's tribute at the 2004 Golden Globe Awards runs excessively long.

Q&A

What was the most awkward award show moment of the 21st century?

The most awkward award show moment of the 21st century is Ronnie Wood throwing a drink at Brandon Block during the 2000 Brit Awards.

Who forgot how award shows work at an award show?

Elizabeth Taylor forgot how award shows work at the 2001 Golden Globe Awards.

What award did Michael Jackson misunderstand?

Michael Jackson misunderstood the Artist of the Millennium award at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards.

What was the most politically charged speech at an award show?

Michael Moore delivered the most politically charged speech at the 2003 Academy Awards.

Which tribute at an award show ran excessively long?

Michael Douglas's tribute at the 2004 Golden Globe Awards ran excessively long.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The Top 10 Awkward Award Show Moments of the 21st Century

02:25Ronnie Wood throws a drink at Brandon Block during the 2000 Brit Awards.

04:56Elizabeth Taylor forgets how award shows work at the 2001 Golden Globe Awards.

07:49Michael Jackson misunderstands an award at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards.

10:50Michael Moore delivers a politically charged speech at the 2003 Academy Awards.

13:53Michael Douglas's tribute at the 2004 Golden Globe Awards runs excessively long.