Oscars 2017: Nicole Kidman's Clapping VIDEO

February 26, 2017 10:54 PM EST

Nicole Kidman’s strange clapping skills mystified social media users during the 2017 Oscars on Sunday.

Kidman, who received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in Lion, appeared to only clap using her palms during the Oscars, without touching her fingers. This lead people to question whether the Aussie actor knows how to clap.

Why does Nicole Kidman clap like The Grinch?! pic.twitter.com/dhzN7Og8xC
— Michael LoPriore (@MichaelLopriore) February 27, 2017

Nicole Kidman clapping like Edward Scissorhands pic.twitter.com/SzSiCiNz5n
— Daniel (@_DHearn_) February 27, 2017

Anyone see Nicole Kidman clapping? She claps like a seal. Awesome. #Oscars
— Baratunde (@baratunde) February 27, 2017

Show us more of Nicole Kidman clapping like an insane person #oscars
— Logan Cain (@LogoDash) February 27, 2017

Nicole Kidman learned to clap from an otter at Sea World.
— tad friend (@tadfriend) February 27, 2017

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