Adrien Brody took centre stage at the Oscars, making history with the longest acceptance speech after winning Best Actor.
- Brody’s speech clocked in at an impressive five minutes and 40 seconds, surpassing a long-standing record.
- He expressed gratitude and shared an optimistic message to his fans on social media the following day.
- Adrien fondly mentioned his partner Georgina Chapman and her children during his heartfelt speech.
- Other big winners of the night included ‘Anora’ for Best Picture and Mikey Madison for Best Actress.
Adrien Brody made a memorable mark at the Oscars 2025 by delivering the longest acceptance speech in the awards’ history. After winning Best Actor for his role in The Brutalist, Brody didn’t just thank everyone – he stopped the orchestra, asked them to hold their horses, and went on to expand his gratitude at length.
Clocking in at five minutes and 40 seconds, Adrien Brody broke the previous record held by Greer Garson from 1943 and did it with charm. Despite his speech exceeding the 45-second limit, Brody kept things light-hearted and insisted, “Please turn the music off. I’ve done this before. It’s not my first rodeo. I will be brief.”
The next day, Brody took to Instagram to reflect on his Oscar win and lengthy speech. Sharing a short video, he said, “I love you all. You know I’m grateful. Keep smiling and I hope that this proves that dreams can come true, and I hope that your dreams come true as well. God Bless you.” Alongside the video, he wrote, “Believe in hope. Believe in yourself. Spread love, not hate.”
During the ceremony, Brody took time to share his outlook on the past and future of his career, sending special messages to his partner, Georgina Chapman, and her children. He gushed, “I share this with my amazing partner Georgina, who has not only reinvigorated my own self-worth, but my sense of value and my values.” He sweetly added, “Popsie’s coming home a winner.”
As Brody celebrated his win, the night also saw ‘Anora’ win Best Picture and Mikey Madison take home the Best Actress award for her role in the same film. Other notable awards went to Sean Baker for Best Directing and Dune: Part Two for Best Visual Effects.
Adrien Brody’s historical Oscar speech left a lasting impression, cementing his moment in Academy Awards history.
