When Morgan Freeman took the stage at the 2025 Oscars, it wasn’t just his powerful tribute to Gene Hackman that moved the audience—
It was also the quiet, subtle presence of a single black glove on his left hand.
🎬 An Emotional Tribute to a Hollywood Legend
Freeman appeared in front of the world to introduce this year’s In Memoriam segment — a deeply emotional moment honoring some of Hollywood’s most beloved stars.
Names like David Lynch, Maggie Smith, Jeff Baena, Shelley Duvall, and James Earl Jones were remembered, each met with waves of silence and applause.
But before the segment began, Freeman turned to honor a friend.
“This week our community lost a giant, and I lost a dear friend — Gene Hackman,” he said with visible emotion.
“He received two Oscars, and more importantly, he won the hearts of film lovers all over the world.”
🧤 Why Was Morgan Freeman Wearing Only One Glove? Viewers Noticed Instantly
While fans applauded his tribute, many couldn’t help but ask the same question:
“Why is Morgan Freeman wearing just one glove?”
“What happened to his hand?”
Social media lit up with comments and questions — but the truth behind the glove is far more heartbreaking than most realized.
🚗 A Life-Changing Accident That Left a Permanent Mark
Back in 2008, Freeman was involved in a serious car crash on a Mississippi highway.
His vehicle flipped over, and emergency crews had to cut him out using hydraulic tools.
“He was conscious and joking with rescue workers, but his injuries were serious,” a local editor reported at the time.
Freeman suffered severe nerve damage to his left arm and hand.
Doctors told him the pain and mobility issues would likely improve by 2011 — but that never happened.
🩹 The Glove Is Not Just for Show — It’s Medical
Since the accident, Morgan Freeman wears a compression glove to promote blood flow and reduce swelling in his paralyzed hand.
“I suffered nerve damage, and it hasn’t gotten better,” Freeman said in an interview.
“If you don’t move your hand, it will swell up. Do you know you move your hand about a million times a day?”
He later revealed that he suffers from fibromyalgia, which causes excruciating pain up and down his left arm.
🎥 A Legacy of Strength and Grace, On and Off the Screen
Despite the challenges, Freeman continues to act, inspire, and remain a symbol of strength, even while carrying private pain.
His appearance at the Oscars — honoring Gene Hackman, his co-star in Unforgiven — reminded the world of two greats:
One who left us, and one who continues to stand tall, gloved hand and all.