Oscars are considered the most prestigious awards night for the creative young minds of the film industry. The 97th Oscar Awards ceremony was nothing short of celebrities gracing the carpet with their glamour and charisma. Out of many, Adrien Brody truly owned the spotlight, taking home his second Oscar for his remarkable role in the historical epic drama The Brutalist. What gripped everyone’s attention was Actor Brody’s 5-minute-and-40-second speech, crossing the bar of the academy's often 45-second timeframe. Read till the end to learn how Brody’s words of appreciation in his acceptance speech were benched like no other.

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  • Brody’s Red Carpet Entrance

    Charming as always! Adrien Brody walked the red carpet of Hollywood’s most long-awaited Oscar night looking incredibly chic in a classic black and white tuxedo. To add a Brody touch in his attire, he enhanced this neat look with a bold sparkle brooch along the side of his right cuffs. He graced the glamorous red carpet with his partner, Georgina Chapman, to whom he also expressed heartfelt gratitude during his Oscars greatest acceptance speech.

  • And the Best Actor Award Goes to Adrien Brody

    Brody had previously taken home the academy award for Best Actor in 2003 for his spectacular performance in The Pianist. Actor Brody, 29, meticulously portrayed the role of a self-assured showman and a resilient fighter in the movie, becoming one of the youngest ever actors to receive the Oscar award trophy in this category.

    Now, after 22 years, as a 51-year-old, Actor Brody lived this prestigious moment once again. Selected for the Oscar Best Actor nominees, he proved himself as one of the best actors of all time, as he received an academy award for best actor for The Brutalist.

  • Record Breaking Speech of Adrien Brody

    Adrien Brody broke the 5 minutes and 30 seconds long speech record held by Greer Garson at the 2025 Oscars. Adrien Brody began his record-breaking 5-minute and 40-second-long speech by addressing the almighty god for “the tremendous outpouring of love” from the world that he feels is deeply generous. He further went on to talk about his acting profession, which taught him all the peaks and valleys of life.

    In his acceptance speech, Actor Brody said, “Acting is a very fragile profession. It looks very glamorous, and in certain moments, it is, but the one thing I’ve gained, having the privilege to come back here, is to have some perspective. No matter where you are in your career, no matter what you’ve accomplished, it can all go away.”

    Brody acknowledged the same by adding that the industry can be fleeting, and that's exactly what gives him a more grounded and reflective view of his career and life, making him appreciate the good moments while facing challenges as they come along.

    Brody didn’t miss out on appreciating his fellow Oscar Best Actor nominees and thanking the entire The Brutalist crew. He appreciates The Brutalist directors, the people behind the award-winning independent film, Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvol. He took a moment to acknowledge them for giving him an opportunity to portray the role.

    Then, he took a minute to thank his partner for her constant support and belief in his worthiness and her kids, Dash and India, for accepting him as a family. Lastly, he thanked his mom and dad for creating a very strong foundation of respect, kindness, and motivation to pursue his dream and be what he is now.

Grounding and sharing the Oscar nominations 2025 and winning the Best Actor title with his near and dear ones. Adrien Brody gripped everyone's attention with his never-ending, record-breaking acceptance speech on the 97th Oscar Award night. He just couldn’t stop briefing his journey in this fleeting profession that deserved a moment of applause. His graciousness and gratitude towards life and every individual justified Adrien Brody being worthy of this prestigious award once again.