Adrien Brody Reflects on His Groundbreaking Oscar Speech: Insights from ‘The Brutalist’ Star

Adrien Brody made headlines at the Oscars when he delivered the longest acceptance speech in the event’s history. His speech lasted five minutes and 36 seconds, beating the previous record of five minutes and 30 seconds set by Greer Garson in 1943. Brody, who won the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in The Brutalist, shared his thoughts on the acting profession and thanked his talented co-stars and director.

After the event, Brody joked about his lengthy speech in an Instagram video. “I’m gonna keep this video short ’cause I know I made the longest Oscars speech in history,” he said. “So, I love you all. You know I’m grateful. Keep smiling and I hope that this proves that dreams can come true.”

In his speech, Brody humorously addressed the orchestra, asking them to stop playing the music meant to wrap up his speech. “I will wrap up. Please turn the music off. I’ve done this before,” he remarked. This wasn’t his first win; he had previously won an Oscar for The Pianist. Despite the playful tone, Brody acknowledged the significance of the moment and his gratitude for the award.

The Brutalist tells the story of László, a Hungarian architect who moves to the U.S. in pursuit of the American dream. His ambitions take a toll on his mind as he works on a community center for a wealthy client, played by Guy Pearce. The film received three Oscar nominations, including Best Actor for Brody, Best Cinematography, and Best Original Score. He faced competition from actors like Timothée Chalamet and Ralph Fiennes in a category filled with talent.