Adrien Brody Breaks Oscars Record with Longest Acceptance Speech

The actor's 5-minute, 40-second speech defied conventions and included political commentary, setting a new milestone at the 97th Academy Awards.

Adrien Brody delivered a 5-minute, 40-second acceptance speech after winning Best Actor for his role in 'The Brutalist,' breaking an 82-year-old Oscars record.
The previous record, set by Greer Garson in 1943, led to the Academy introducing time limits and orchestral cues for speeches.
Brody interrupted the orchestra mid-speech, saying, 'Please stop the music. I've done this before,' and continued speaking for over a minute longer.
He thanked more than a dozen individuals, including director Brady Corbet, co-stars Guy Pearce and Felicity Jones, and his family and partner Georgina Chapman.
Brody concluded with a political statement, subtly criticizing anti-immigration policies and calling for a more inclusive world.