Adrien Brody Becomes World Record Holder With Longest Acceptance Speech in Oscars History
- Adrien Brody won Best Actor for The Brutalist at the 97th Academy Awards, breaking the record for the longest Oscars acceptance speech at five minutes and 40 seconds, surpassing Greer Garson's previous record of five minutes and 30 seconds set in 1943.
- Brody's speech addressed significant themes including anti-Semitism and racism, as he stated, 'If the past can teach us anything, it's a reminder to not let hate go unchecked.'
- The Brutalist received three awards, including Best Acting and Best Cinematography, while Sean Baker's Anora won Best Picture and equaled Walt Disney's record for the most Oscars in one ceremony.
- During his speech, Brody humorously noted, 'You’re already counting me down,' as he requested more time to express gratitude and share his thoughts on the film's importance.
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Adrien Brody breaks longest Oscars speech record as ratings dip
LOS ANGELES, United States — Best actor winner Adrien Brody broke the record for the longest-ever Oscar acceptance speech on Sunday, as a lengthy gala suffered a small ratings dip, reaching some 18 million people on US network ABC and streamer Hulu.Despite promising to be "brief" on multiple occasions during his marathon monologue, "The Brutalist" star Brody clocked a whopping
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