5 brands saluted stunt performers in 6 stunt-themed Oscars ads

Stunt performers are the unsung heroes of Hollywood. And they enjoyed an action-packed, heartfelt tribute during the Oscars advertising break on Sunday night, as five brands teamed up on a project to air stunt-themed spots featuring actual stunts and stunt people. Carnival Cruise Line, Kiehl’s, L’Oréal Paris, MNTN and Samsung aired six spots in all (Samsung had two), showcasing over 75 professional stunt performers executing classic Hollywood stunts, including skydiving, high falls, fight scenes and more. The ads are compiled in the video above. All the performers in the ads, even all the background actors, are professional stunt people. Disney Advertising helped to coordinate the project, working with renowned stunt coordinator, director and stunt performer Chris Denison. “This campaign is a love letter to stunt performers—the people behind the scenes who so often go unseen and uncelebrated for their contributions to movie making,” said Denison. “I’ve just been blown away by the support and enthusiasm from our incredible brand partners.” Disney Advertising provided the following info about the spots: Stunt 1 | Samsung Defeat the day … and Greg in accounting with the new Samsung Galaxy S25. • Fun fact: The names of iconic stunt performers are listed in the glass directory stuntman Steve Brown crashes through. • Fun fact: The barista character is also a stuntwoman and wife of Steve Brown. Stunt 2 | L’Oréal Paris Stuntwoman Samantha Win’s makeup stays put through sweat, rain … and a plateglass window thanks to L’Oréal Infallible Setting Spray. • Fun fact: Win nailed her jump through real glass in one take. • Fun fact: Win really didn’t need any makeup touchups throughout the day. She even texted later that night that her makeup was still intact. Stunt 3 | Carnival Cruise Line When fun calls, stuntwoman Hannah Betts jumps from iconic movie pilot Fred North’s helicopter at 11,000 feet—and finds the perfect landing spot. In the pool of a Carnival Cruise ship. • Fun fact: The shot of Betts jumping out of the helicopter was captured on her very first take. • Fun fact: The jumps were completed practically, on location in the Dominican Republic, over an actual Carnival ship. No bluescreens here. Stunt 4 | Kiehl’s Stunt performers go through a lot on film sets. So when the production leaves you hanging—literally—in the hot sun, Kiehl’s is there to protect their skin and keep them camera ready. • Fun fact: Our stunt coordinator’s stories of being on set and taking lunch breaks underwater were part of the inspiration behind this spot. • Fun fact: Sammy Horowitz is only one of two known stunt performers who’ve successfully transitioned into full-time television writing. Stunt 5 | Samsung You only get one shot at an epic 184-food high fall stunt—so when the sound gets compromised, the Samsung Galaxy S25’s Audio Eraser saves the day … and the take. • Fun fact: Stuntwoman Milly Nalin has a 15-month-old baby! • Fun fact: Stuntman Kevin Derr is son of stunt high fall legend Joe Gilbride, famous for all of those huge jumps back in the 1980s. Stunt 6 | MNTN When MNTN says they’re blowing up the old way of doing TV advertising, they mean that literally … with legendary stunt driver Gary Hymes behind the wheel. • Fun fact: Gary Hymes was Spielberg's longtime stunt coordinator and 2nd unit director. • Fun fact: The face you see on the TV at the beginning of the spot is Alex Daniels, who doubled Batman. • Fun Fact: Gary played one of the bikers in “Grease.”

5 brands saluted stunt performers in 6 stunt-themed Oscars ads

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