Skrillex Accidentally Photo Bombs Jordan Peele’s Post Oscar Win Picture
Today in wholesome content we have a fun little coincidence. Of course it involves Skrillex being in a surprising place, but honestly we are kind of happy it isn’t in a studio with another artist. Those weekly articles started to get a little tiring to write.
Jordan Peele posted a photo to social media with his best friend Keegan-Michael Key after winning the Oscar for Best Screenplay last night for his historic film, ‘Get Out’. In the background though fans have quickly caught a lurking Skrillex. You never know where you may spot Skrillex so it is best to always keep an eye open. Congratulations to Jordan Peele for a landmark Oscar win last night – if you haven’t seen Get Out yet then you need to drop what you are doing and check it out ASAP.
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— Matthew T'Cherry (@MatthewACherry) March 5, 2018
Why This Oscar Win Was Such A Big Deal
It’s worth spelling out just how historic that night actually was. Jordan Peele’s win for Best Original Screenplay made him the first Black writer to take home that specific Oscar, a milestone that got a ton of coverage on its own beyond just the random Skrillex sighting in the background of a celebration photo. ‘Get Out’ had also picked up nominations for Best Picture and Best Director that same night, cementing it as one of the most decorated horror-adjacent films in Oscar history, which made Peele’s screenplay win feel like the culmination of a genuinely massive year for the film and for horror as a genre in general.
Skrillex Really Does Show Up Everywhere
As for Skrillex, this fits a pattern that’s followed him for years. Whether he’s on a random livestream, backstage at award shows, or apparently just hanging around during other people’s biggest career moments, he’s built a bit of a reputation for popping up where fans least expect it. It’s a harmless, genuinely funny footnote to a night that was mostly about Peele making history, and it’s the kind of pop culture crossover moment that only really happens when everyone is posting everything to social media in real time. Somewhere out there Skrillex probably still has no idea he ended up in one of the most shared photos of Oscar night.
