Adrien Brody Triumphs with Second Best Actor Oscar at 2025 Academy Awards
Adrien Brody received the prestigious Best Actor Oscar for his exceptional performance in The Brutalist at the 2025 Academy Awards. This marks his second win in this category, following his first Oscar for The Pianist over two decades ago.
A Memorable Moment on Stage
As Brody made his way to the stage to accept his award, he faced a lighthearted dilemma—he was chewing gum. In a spontaneous moment, he tossed the gum toward his girlfriend, Georgina Chapman, just before giving his acceptance speech.
Acceptance Speech Highlights
Once at the microphone, Brody made headlines with a humorous request for the orchestra to halt the music that typically signals a time limit for speeches. “I’m wrapping up, please turn the music off,” he asserted, acknowledging his experience at such events. His speech extended over five minutes, making it one of the longest in Oscar history.
Post-ceremony Insights
After the awards ceremony, Brody shared with the hosts of Live With Kelly and Mark his thoughts on the gum incident. “I could’ve swallowed it, but I didn’t think about that. I had to get rid of it somehow,” he humorously remarked. Meanwhile, Chapman noted that she missed catching the gum as it landed on the carpet of the Dolby Theatre.
About The Brutalist
Currently, The Brutalist is available for rental or purchase on platforms like Apple and Amazon. For those interested, the trailer can also be viewed online.