39) Travolta Mispronounced Menzel’s Name At Oscars, Joked About It Later
John Travolta is a well-known Hollywood actor who has been in the limelight for several decades. He is known for his impeccable acting skills and charming personality. However, even the most experienced actors can make mistakes, and Travolta is no exception. During the 2014 Oscars, Travolta mispronounced singer Idina Menzel’s name while introducing her performance of the hit song “Let It Go” from the movie “Frozen.”
Instead of saying “Idina Menzel,” he said “Adele Dazeem.” The mistake quickly went viral, and Travolta became the subject of widespread ridicule and criticism. However, instead of getting defensive or angry, Travolta took the situation in stride and even made a joke about it later.
He introduced Menzel at the following year’s Oscars by saying, “Please welcome the wickedly talented, one and only, Adele Dazeem.” His grace and humor in handling the situation earned him respect and admiration from both his fans and his peers in the entertainment industry.