A surprising moment at the 98th Academy Awards quickly became one of the most talked-about highlights after Robert Downey Jr. jokingly gifted Chris Evans a glittery pair of underwear that once appeared in the film Magic Mike. The comedic exchange immediately sparked debate across social media.

During the ceremony, the two Marvel stars appeared together on stage to present the awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Screenplay. Their playful banter quickly turned into one of the evening’s most talked-about segments.

Downey Jr. began by praising screenwriters, saying that a script is the driving force behind every great film and that the past year had been particularly strong for writers. Evans then interrupted with a playful remark, pointing out that the day marked the 14th anniversary of the release of The Avengers. He jokingly asked Downey Jr. what gift he had prepared to celebrate the milestone.

Evans revealed that he had given Downey Jr. a signed copy of the Avengers script as a present. In response, the actor best known for playing Iron Man humorously handed Evans his parking receipt instead.

 However, the most unexpected moment came when they were about to announce the nominees for Best Original Screenplay. Downey Jr. suddenly pulled out a pair of sparkling underwear that had once been worn by Channing Tatum in Magic Mike and presented it to Evans on stage.

From the audience, Tatum immediately reacted with a joke, saying he still needed the underwear “for work later,” which sent the crowd into laughter.

The moment quickly spread across social media platforms. Many viewers enjoyed the playful chemistry between Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans and saw the exchange as a lighthearted tribute to their long friendship.

At the same time, some critics felt that bringing out underwear from Magic Mike might have been a bit excessive for the traditionally formal atmosphere of the Academy Awards ceremony.

Meanwhile, Downey Jr. has recently confirmed his return to the Marvel universe in a major new role. The actor is set to portray the villain Doctor Doom in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. The character was briefly teased in a post-credits scene of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, released last year, and rumors suggest that this version of Doctor Doom could be an alternate-universe variant of Iron Man.

Chris Evans was initially absent from the early cast announcement for Avengers: Doomsday, but he was later confirmed to appear in a teaser released late last year.

In a subtle nod to their Marvel characters during the Oscars appearance, Downey Jr. wore a dark green suit jacket that many fans interpreted as a visual hint toward the iconic look of Doctor Doom.

Sources: Znews