Adrien Brody Sets Record for Longest Oscar Acceptance Speech

The actor's heartfelt 5-minute, 40-second speech during his second Best Actor win surpassed the previous longest in Academy Awards history.

Adrien Brody won his second Best Actor Oscar for his role in 'The Brutalist,' 22 years after his first win for 'The Pianist.'
His acceptance speech lasted 5 minutes and 40 seconds, breaking Greer Garson's 1943 record of 5 minutes and 30 seconds for the longest in Oscars history.
The speech touched on themes of gratitude, the fragility of acting careers, and the importance of addressing systemic oppression, racism, and antisemitism.
Brody's win came from a competitive field, beating nominees Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes, and Sebastian Stan.
'The Brutalist,' a low-budget drama, also won Oscars for Cinematography and Original Score, though the night was dominated by 'Anora,' which claimed Best Picture and four other awards.