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John Travolta tried to do damage-repair for last year's "Adele Dazeem" gaffe, but it seems the guy just can't catch a break. The Grease actor ended up snaking round a rigid Scarlett Johansson trying to give her a kiss on the cheek, and gripping Idina Menzel 's chin as part of a skit gone wrong.
But what, if anything, does it tell us about the 61-year-old Pulp Fiction actor?
Body language expert and author of The Body Language Bible Judi James reckons that it suggests he's a bit out of touch with how women expect to be treated today. While the situations are intensely embarrassing, and perhaps he should have been more respectful of the women, James argues that, on stage, it can be best to just play along.
"Travolta possibly wanted to have a bit of fun and emulate Benedict Cumberbatch's magnificent photo-bomb of Bono from last year's ceremony, but Cumberbatch chose his stunt cleverly. Mocking a po-faced rock star is not the same thing as getting snoggy with the likes of Johansson and Menzel," James argues.
Johansson didn't look delighted by Travolta's handsy display (DDP USA/Rex Features) "But it's Travolta I feel sorry for. Greeting rituals of any kind are all about status and power displays and perhaps the veteran film star thought a little faux-sexual fooling about might actually receive a grateful and complimentary reception from the two women. Unfortunately both took on the facial expressions of someone having their leg humped by an over-keen puppy, creating the perfect storm in terms of body language poses.
"Grabbing Johansson might have worked had she screamed with delight at the surprise intervention. But instead she turns her head away as he tries to plant a kiss on her cheek and then she lowers him even further by staring deadpan into the camera."
John Travolta grabbed Idina Menzel's chin at the 2015 Oscars (Getty Images/Robin Beck/AFP) "Travolta's body language with Menzel is rather more bizarre as he seems to persist in his hilarity despite the fact that her signals are suggesting he should stop. This was presumably based on a shared joke about forgetting her name but his chin-grasp suggests a determination to hold her in the pose he wants to perform, complete with eye contact and romantic-looking smiles. Unlike Johansson, Menzel is smiling as she pulls away but her teeth are clenched, suggesting a polite social rictus rather than a grin of shared fun and then breaking away to clap suggests she wants the audience to help her out of the predicament."
Show all 38 1 /38Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Emma Stone in Elie Saab. Lime green is an usual colour on the red carpet but if anyone can make it work it's Emma Stone. The dress is very pretty but with previous looks including a jumpsuit we were expecting something a little more fashion forward.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Scarlett Johansson in Versace. A figure hugging emerald green gown by Versace for Scarlett Johansson. The oversized necklace takes away abit from the dress but perhaps she's trying to distract from the new shaved hairdo she's sporting.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Julianne Moore in Chanel couture. Julianne Moore has consistently dominated best dressed lists this award's season. This custom made design by Chanel will help her retain the title, we've seen alot of white dresses on the red carpet but this sequin dress is a superior example, managing to be both simple in structure but detailed in construction.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Reese Witherspoon in Tom Ford. A sleek white gown for Reese with contrasting black off-the-shoulder and waist bands to accentuate her hourglass figure.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Jennifer Aniston in Versace. A nude beaded dress by Versace for Jennifer Aniston, up close the beading is sheer in parts - an unusually risque design for the actress who we normally see playing it safe on the red carpet.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Jessica Chastain in Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. A stylish navy for Jessica Chastain complete with thigh slit and sequinned bodice for added detailing.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Lady Gaga in Alaia. This dress is very special indeed - the first custom made design for the Oscars to come from Azzedine Alaia. Although rather spectacular it's actually very tame by Gaga standards - even with those red gloves.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Keira Knightley in Valentino. Keira is very much the glowing expectant mother in this ethereal gown complete with flower embroidery by Valentino.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Gwyneth Paltrow in Ralph and Russo. Gwyneth has gone back to her Oscar roots with a pale pink gown reminiscent of the Ralph Lauren one she wore back in the 90s. A pretty colour but there is something very 80s about the big flower on her shoulder.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Jennifer Lopez in Elie Saab couture. This is one seriously mega dress, but we expect nothing less from Jennifer Lopez.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Meryl Streep in Lanvin. There's not many people that could get away with turning up to the Oscars in a skirt, blazer and blouse but Meryl Streep luckily is one of them.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Kerry Washington in Miu Miu. A figure fitting nude dress by Miu Miu for Kerry Washington, the champagne colour makes a nice change from all the white dresses we've been seeing and on closer inspection the skirt is actually entirely beaded.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Marion Cotillard in Dior couture. As expected Marion Cotillard opted for a couture design by Dior.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Nicole Kidman in Louis Vuitton. Nicole Kidman opted for a sleek sequinned gown by Louis Vuitton - the iridescent sequins are not photographing well here. The addition of a red belt to the look will divide opinion but it brings a welcome addition of colour that nicely breaks up the dress.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Naomi Watts in Armani Prive One of the more unusual dresses of the evening, Naomi Watts opted for a silver and black patterned halterneck gown with black band detailing. The cutaway back with cropped top gives it a modern touch.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Dakota Johnson in Saint Laurent. A bold red dress for the star of Fifty Shades of Grey who is presenting an award at tonight's ceremony. The embellished one shoulder detail adds a hint of sparkle to the look.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Zoe Saldana in Versace A flattering dress with draping at the centre to the make the most of Zoe's curve. However the colour lets it down - beige is never a good colour on the red carpet.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Rita Ora in Marchesa. A dramatic red carpet look for Rita Ora - which helps make an otherwise quite boring colour - something special.
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Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Rosamund Pike in Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. Red dresses are trend on this evenings red carpet. This is one of the best, and it fits Rosamund like a glove; with lace, a thigh split and a nipped in waist detail to make the most of Rosamund's shape.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Solange Knowles breaks the mould in this hybrid red culotte/dress design. Whilst it is certainly innovative it would have been nice to see it with a little less fabric.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Chrissy Teigan in Zuhair Murad There's too much going on here - the lace embroidered top, the multiple thigh splits, the chiffon on the back and the very dark choice of lipstick.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Lupita Nyong'o in Calvin Klein. Lupita was the undisputed winner of the 2014 awards season, she's presenting an award tonight and hasn't dropped the ball in the wardrobe department in this custom made stunning white beaded gown.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Chloe Grace Moretz in Miu Miu. The young actress opted for a strapless floral print gown by Miu Miu. This won't be to everyone's taste but black tie gowns can be aging so it's refreshing to see a younger star do something different.
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Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Margot Robbie in Saint Laurent This black chiffon gown by Saint Laurent has a 70s feel to it. The black chiffon gown has alot of fabric to it and the long sleeves and billowing fabric could be overwhelming but Margot Robbie pulls it off with ease.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Laura Dern in Alberta Ferretti Nominee Laura Dern opted for this silver strapless gown by Alberta Ferretti, unfortunately the metallic makes her look ready for battle - it's a little too warrior princess for a red carpet.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Anna Kendrick in Thakoon Coral is not a common colour on the red carpet, but Anna effortlessly pulls off this pretty halterneck gown. The only issue with the dress is the cut-out which was a detail too far.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Jennifer Hudson. A very welcome flash of colour provided by this sleek yellow dress.
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Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup America Ferrera in Jenny Packham A pretty Grecian design for the star of Ugly Betty. The chiffon layers gives a nice softness to this look.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Kelly Osbourne A classy red carpet appearance for the usually more eccentric Kelly O, the voluminous skirt and lace sleeves make for a very flattering dress.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Giuliana Rancic in Mireille Dagher On first glance a nice look on the E! presenter, however on closer observation the front of the dress includes fishnet - something that should never be seen on a red carpet gown.
Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Oscars 2015: Red carpet roundup Anna Faris in Zuhair Murad. A very pretty, strapless embellished ball gown gown by Zuhair Murad for Anna Faris.
"When a man performs quaint, mock-adoration poses like this it can feel humiliating to the woman (a bit like getting a kiss on the back of your hand) as the only complimentary response is a giggle and blush, neither of which feel appropriate in this day and age. But a little leeway for a huge Hollywood veteran in front of a global audience might have been more suitable."
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