“Unveiling the Mystery: The Surprising Reason Morgan Freeman Wore Just One Glove at the Oscars!”

At the heart of glitz and glamour, the 2025 Oscars unfolded with a captivating blend of celebration and sorrow. Morgan Freeman took the stage not just as an actor but as a living testament to friendship and legacy, delivering a poignant tribute to the late Gene Hackman, whose presence graced Hollywood’s golden eras. This wasn’t just any ordinary awards ceremony; Freeman’s heartfelt words resonated deeply as he unveiled a moving ‘in memoriam’ segment, honoring icons like David Lynch, Jeff Baena, and Maggie Smith, alongside fellow legends such as Shelley Duvall and James Earl Jones. Yet, amid all the emotion, fans couldn’t help but ponder: what’s the story behind the single black glove Freeman donned? With a past marred by hardship and a gripping car accident, it’s a reminder that even the brightest stars have shadows—they carry their own battles while celebrating others. Curious to learn more? LEARN MORE.

Morgan Freeman came out at the 2025 Oscars, giving an emotional tribute to the late actor Gene Hackman.

He then introduced an emotionally charged ‘in memorian’ segment, with names such as David Lynch, Jeff Baena, and Maggie Smith all receiving a tribute.

In addition to this Shelley Duvall was paid tribute, as well as James Earl Jones and other Hollywood legends.

Amid the emotional moments, viewers will be wondering why Freeman was wearing a single black glove.

The celebrity great has spoken out in the past about why he has to wear the glove.

It led viewers to question why he was wearing it.

He paid an emotional tribute to Gene Hackman (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

One viewer tweeted: “What happened to Morgan Freeman’s left hand?”

Another said: “What is with Morgan Freeman’s glove??”

A third posted online saying: “why he got one glove on.”

Though it may be a great look, there is actually a heartbreaking story behind it.

Freeman was involved in a car crash back in 2008, when he swerved off a Mississippi road and flipped over.

The actor had to be cut free by the emergency services and badly injured his left arm.

A local newspaper editor said at the time: “They had to use the jaws of life [hydraulic cutters] to extract him from the vehicle.

“He was lucid, conscious. He was talking, joking with some of the rescue workers at one point.”

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Despite being told that the pain would subside and he would see some improvement by 2011, Freeman is still unable to use his hand properly.

He now has to wear a compression glove in order to keep the blood flowing.

Speaking previously about the injury, Freeman said: “I suffered nerve damage and it hasn’t gotten better. I can’t move it.

“If you don’t move your hand, it will swell up. Do you know you move your hand about a million times a day?”

During an interview with Esquire a few years ago, Freeman was experiencing some pain in his left arm.

When asked about it, he told the reporter: “It’s the fibromyalgia. Up and down the arm. That’s where it gets so bad. Excruciating.”

Freeman paid tribute to Gene Hackman, who was found dead alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog.

The pair starred together in Unforgiven, the second film for which Hackman won an Oscar.

He said in his speech: “This week our community lost a giant, and I lost a dear friend, Gene Hackman.

“He received two Oscars and more importantly he won the hearts of film lovers all over the world.”