Adrien Brody Criticized for Record-Breaking Oscar Speech

Brody's lengthy and defiant acceptance speech at the 2025 Oscars drew backlash for its perceived entitlement and disregard for time limits.

Adrien Brody won his second Best Actor Oscar for 'The Brutalist,' joining an elite group of multi-time winners in the category.
His acceptance speech, lasting 5 minutes and 40 seconds, broke the Guinness World Record for the longest in Oscars history, previously set in 1943.
Brody ignored the orchestra's play-off music, asking it to stop, and continued speaking in a tone some found arrogant and self-important.
Criticism online and from peers highlighted his failure to adhere to the Oscars' 45-second speech limit, contrasting him unfavorably with other winners who stayed within their time.
This incident adds to Brody's history of controversial live moments, including a non-consensual kiss at the 2003 Oscars and an offensive SNL appearance.