Cillian Murphy’s makeup artist shares his post-Oscars photo—Fans joke, “He deserves an Oscar for this too”

Cillian Murphy's absence from the Red carpet had fans speculating about his attendance at Oscars 2025. While other celebrities greeted the camera, Murphy was nowhere to be seen. At this point, fans had accepted that he was not about to show up. Little did they know, a surprise was waiting in line.

Cillian Murphy did present the award the 97th Academy Award to Adrien Brody for The Brutalist. Next, his makeup artist posted his picture on his Instagram handle.

As per the traditions, the previous year's winner (Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer) is supposed to present the Oscar to the current year's winner (Adrien Brody for The Brutalist). Murphy showed up, baffling the audience. His photographer (@garethbromell) posted a picture of the Peaky Blinders star in the same outfit he wore to the Oscars.

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Netizens react as Cillian Murphy's Makeup artist shares his post-Oscars photo

Fans reacted to Cillian Murphy's post-Oscar picture and an X user stated:

"He deserves an Oscar for this photo"

Netizens were impressed by Murphy's look once again. An X user wrote:

"See he’s insane he wants us dead or what"

A critic commented on the picture quirkily:

"Bro dressed like he just denied your loan application with a smirk"

It looks like Cillian Murphy's fanbase is all up for extending support to their favorite star, as an X user noted:

"Thomas Shelby can do whatever he wants."

A User aspires to Cillian Murphy to be the next face of James Bond:

"Is he going to be the next BOND???? Take all my money alreadyyy"

A user added:

"Decided to serve face card then disappeared the rest of the night"

A Netizen concluded:

"Cillian Murphy just proved once again that mystery is the ultimate flex"

A fan remarked:

"Skipped the red carpet but still managed to be the main event"

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Cillian Murphy to Adrien Brody

Adrien Brody was caught in a controversial moment while approaching the stage to receive the Oscar. He was spotted tossing a chewed gum at his girlfriend. Netizens thought of the gesture as unprofessional and indecent, which was followed by strong backlash online.

Cillian Murphy presented the award and whispered a few words to Brody before he headed for the acceptance speech. According to lip reader, Jeremy Freeman, the four-word sentence was apparently:

"You were bloody brilliant."

The brief interaction had fans admire the shared equation between two legendary actors. The previous year's winner appreciating the current winner, is one of the most iconic moments of the Oscars 2025!

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