Top 23 Awkward Award Show Moments of Each Year (2000 - 2022)

Award shows can be wonderful celebrations, but they also often lead to a lot of awkward moments. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most cringe-worthy, uncomfortable, and tone-deaf things to happen on award shows from every year of the 21st century thus far. Our countdown includes John Travolta's pronunciation of Idina Menzel at the "86th Academy Awards" (2014), Donald Trump singing with Karen Walker at the "57th Primetime Emmy Awards" (2005), Ricky Gervais mocking "The Tourist" (2010) at the "68th Golden Globe Awards" (2011), and more! What do you think was the most awkward award show moment? Leave us a comment… or a slap emoji.