Speeches make up a big part of any award show, including the prestigiousAcademy Awards.
These moments are understandably important for these people, with some even going viral shortly after.
Numerous winners have made speeches that impacted the community.
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Of course, some exceed the time allotted.
(If Timothee Chalamet beat the actor this year, he would’ve also taken over this record.)
AfterThe Pianist, Brody continued to star in multiple hit projects by different directors.
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During the 2025 Academy Awards, Brody accepted the award and gave a long speech.
His speech consisted of the typical winner’s spiel thanking his team, his family, and fellow nominees.
Who Is Greer Garson?
Garson was a British-American actress who crafted an impressive filmography during her career.
The actress wanted to be a lecturer early on.
Not long after, she was discovered by MGM head Louis B. Mayer and was eventually offered a contract.
A British family struggles to survive the first months of World War II.
This was the start of her Hollywood career.
Plus, who deserved to win each year?
Because of her incredible performances, Garson bagged multiple nominations and awards.
One of Garsons nominations led her to a Best Actress win in 1942, specifically for her role inMrs.
And her inspiring speech for this award also made Oscars history.
Greer Garson Made Oscars History With Her Acceptance Speech for ‘Mrs.
She, like previous winners, made a speech.
Her speech was like any other.
Garson insisted that there was no competition because everyone in the room won.
This can be observedwhenParasite(2019) won Best Picture.
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A British family struggles to survive the first months of World War II.
