Adrien Brody’s night at the 97th Academy Awards on March 2 was filled with unforgettable moments, from an unexpected kiss with Halle Berry to a minor gum mishap. The highlight, however, was his Best Actor win for The Brutalist, marking his second Oscar after The Pianist (2003).
Adrien Brody slammed as ‘disrespectful’ over one moment during winner’s speech at Oscars
His acceptance speech sparked mixed reactions. After thanking The Brutalist team, his girlfriend Georgina Chapman, and her children, the orchestra tried to play him off, but Brody firmly insisted, “Please turn the music off. I will wrap this up.” He confidently added, “This isn’t my first rodeo.” He then expressed gratitude to his parents for instilling values of respect and kindness.
Reactions varied—some found his speech arrogant and overly long, while others admired his confidence. One viewer joked it lasted longer than the film itself. Regardless, his victory reaffirmed his standing as a Hollywood heavyweight, making the night a memorable one.
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