“I was too shocked,” said a user after seeing 85-year-old Morgan Freeman at the Oscars with a different look.

Morgan Freeman showed up at the Oscars as a transformed man.

Fans wondered what happened to the actor’s hand, which he kept hidden in a glove.

Despite his advanced age, Freeman isn’t slowing down.

The 2023 Oscars was a memorable occasion. With many worthy actors being recognized for their extraordinary talent, viewers had many surprises to look forward to. However, one actor left fans reeling in incredulity after he stepped onto the stage.

Morgan Freeman, the acclaimed actor, looked like another man at the Academy Awards ceremony. Many fans almost didn’t recognize him, and everyone wondered why the actor wore a black elbow-length glove on his left hand.

AL KHOR, QATAR – NOVEMBER 20: Morgan Freeman performs during the opening ceremony prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

After the awards ceremony, many fans took to social media to speculate on Freeman’s drastic transformation. The actor opened up about his recent health struggles but insisted that he continue working even though many fans suggested that he should retire.

Morgan Freeman Appears Bald – Fans Didn’t Expect That and Were ‘Too Shocked’
Freeman stepped onto the stage at the Oscars, and his lack of hair left many fans speechless. Although the actor is advanced in years, moviegoers have known him for his salt-and-pepper hair for decades. The sudden move to a completely bare scalp left many open-mouthed.

After the shock of Freeman’s hair died down, many people noticed that the actor was wearing a black glove on his right hand.

Freeman escorted the actress Margot Robbie onto the stage to deliver a joint speech celebrating 100 years of the Warner Bros production company. Many people took to social media to offer their opinions on his new hairstyle. Luckily, most were positive. One user wrote:

“I was too shocked by his missing hair to notice the glove at first..he does make a very dashing bald man though!”

US actor Morgan Freeman (L) and Australian actress Margot Robbie speak onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 12, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images)

Despite his unexpected transformation, Freeman handled the ceremony with the “humble” professionalism fans have come to expect from the iconic actor. His fans supported him on Facebook, saying he looks excellent for his age. One user wrote, “He looks great. Aging is a part of life.”

Many Still Wonder What Happened to Morgan’s Gloved Hand
After the shock of Freeman’s hair died down, many people noticed that the actor was wearing a black glove on his right hand. After the ceremony, social media platforms were filled with questions surrounding the enigmatic glove. Many people even expressed their concern for the actor’s health.

As with most things, people didn’t only respond with supportive messages after Freeman’s latest public appearance.

NEW YORK – JULY 18: Actor Morgan Freeman leaves his hotel with a glove on his paralyzed hand in Manhattan on July 18, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/WireImage)

Although many people still wondered why Freeman was wearing the glove, a few knowledgeable individuals stepped forward to explain. Many comment sections began rattling off the story that Freeman himself told to explain the glove. The actor opened up about an injury he sustained in 2008.

Freeman explained that he was driving in Mississippi when he lost control of his vehicle. The car swerved off the road, flipped repeatedly, and landed in a ditch. The emergency response had to airlift the actor to a hospital, where Freeman went under the knife.

The actor has spoken openly about the lingering effects of the accident, mentioning that nerve damage has left the hand immobile. The actor shared, “I suffered nerve damage and it hasn’t gotten better. I can’t move it.” One commenter said, “I had no idea what happened to him.”

Freeman Started to ‘to Show His Age’ at 85, Users Claim
As with most things, people didn’t only respond with supportive messages after Freeman’s latest public appearance. Despite the comment sections of popular social media news pages being flooded with encouragement for the actor, some people thought Freeman’s time in the acting industry is almost at an end.

One user commented, “Morgan is starting to show his age.” Another Facebook user wrote, “Freeman finally looking old.” Many reciprocated the thought, expressing things in the vein of, “my man finally looks old.” But Freeman isn’t convinced. The actor has opened up about his work, defying those who think age is a limiter.

LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 18: Actor Morgan Freeman, recipient of the Cinema Icon Award, arrives at the CinemaCon awards ceremony at the Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners, on April 18, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Freeman has publicly stated that he would continue to work while he is still physically capable. Instead of retiring, Freeman is looking for more roles. He commented: “You don’t decide if you’re going to take some time off or rest. But for those of us who are able to work, you’ve got to make hay while the sun is shining.”