Adrien Brody not only won Best Actor for his role in The Brutalist at the Oscars 2025 on Sunday but he also earned the longest acceptance speech in Academy Awards history.
The 51-year-old actor – who was also slammed over a ‘disgusting’ act – beat nominees Timothee Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Sebastian Stan and Ralph Fiennes to win his second ever Oscar in the coveted category.
He then proceeded to have the longest speech ever in the 97 year history of the Academy Awards as it clocked in at five minutes and 40 seconds in total.
The previous record was held by Greer Garson according to the Guinness World Records as hers was reportedly five minutes and 30 seconds when she won for Mrs. Miniver in 1943.
Adrien was brutally roasted on X (formally Twitter) for the length of his speech.
One user wrote: ‘adrian brody acceptance speech more like the brutal list. too many names!’
Adrien Brody not only won Best Actor for his role in The Brutalist at the Oscars 2025 on Sunday but he also earned the longest acceptance speech in Academy Awards history as he proceeded to have the longest speech ever in the 97 year history of the Academy Awards clocking in at five minutes and 40 seconds in total
Another said: ‘adrien brody taking 1 whole minute to get on the stage, throwing his gum on the floor, and proceeding to have a 6.5 minute speech where he demands the orchestra to stop playing so he can keep yapping.’
Other X uses commented that not only was the speech long but they felt like the two-time Oscar winner didn’t really say anything of note.
A user posted a .GIF of former US presidential candidate Kamala Harris shushing with the caption: ‘adrien brody having the longest oscar speech in history but not saying anything worth remembering i have to laugh.’
Another said: ‘adrian brody nothing burger speech GET OFF THE SCREEN.’
This came as he was also slammed over a ‘disgusting’ act just before the record-breaking speech.
The star was walking up the steps to the stage he turned around, took his gum out of his mouth and threw it to girlfriend and Harvey Weinstein’s ex Georgina Chapman, 48 – much to viewers’ disgust.
Chapman was seen running up to her partner and diligently catching the gum before he made his speech.
He said: ‘Winning an award like this signifies a destination and something my character references in the film.
The 51-year-old actor – who was also slammed over a ‘disgusting’ act – beat nominees Timothee Chalamet , Colman Domingo, Sebastian Stan and Ralph Fiennes to win his second ever Oscar in the coveted category
The previous record was held by Greer Garson according to the Guinness World Records as hers was reportedly five minutes and 30 seconds when she won for Mrs. Miniver in 1943; she is pictured in the film alongside Walter Pidgeon
Adrien was brutally roasted on X (formally Twitter ) for the length of his speech
Several hilrious .GIFs and video reactions were used
Other X uses commented that not only was the speech long but they felt like the two-time Oscar winner didn’t really say anything of note
‘But to me, it also, beyond the pinnacle of a career, it is a chance to begin again and the opportunity to hopefully be fortunate enough so that the next 20 years of my life, I can prove that I am worthy of such meaningful, important and relevant roles.
He thanked Chapman and the two children she shares with jailed Weinstein, saying: ‘I know it’s been a rollercoaster. Thank you for accepting me into your life’ and revealed the two youngsters call him ‘Popsie.’
Fans quickly slammed the star for the gum throw, writing: ‘adrien brody could’ve used his long speech to apologize to his partner for throwing gum at her.
Others wrote: ‘Adrien Brody THROWING his gum at Georgina Chapman while on the stairs to accept his award I honestly more shocking to me than Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.
‘arrest adrien brody for hurling his gum at his wife at the oscars.
‘adrien brody could’ve used his long speech to apologize to his partner for throwing gum at her
‘Adrien Brody’s wife just won the award for Best Supportive Significant Other and her statuette is a wad of her husband’s chewed gum that he tossed at her on his way up the stairs to accept his Oscar. Next level.
‘Adrien Brody throwing gum at his wife and then trying to give a moving speech somehow even worse than both??
Meanwhile, Brody was slammed over a ‘disgusting’ act before that record-breaking speech
However, as the star was walking up the steps to the stage, he turned around, took his gum out of his mouth and threw it to girlfriend and Harvey Weinstein’s ex Georgina Chapman, 48
The Brutalist actor, 51, was emotional as his name was called out by 2024 winner Cillian Murphy, beating Timothee Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Sebastian Stan and Ralph Fiennes
The star shared a kiss with his partner, but later threw gum at her
Chapman was seen running up to her partner and diligently catching the gum before he made his speech
Fans were left shocked by the star’s act
The star is pictured in The Brutalist with Best Supporting Actress nominee Felicity Jones
Brody was joined on the red carpet on Sunday by his parents Sylvia Plachy and Elliot Brody ahead of winning his award
A sweet moment saw him give his mum a kiss on the forehead on the red carpet
He later celebrated with Cillian Murphy in the press room as he showed off his award
Murphy picked up the Best Actor award last year and was on hand to award Brody
Adrien is pictured with Georgina earlier in the night
Anora star Mikey Madison pulled off the biggest upset of the night with her Best Actress win
The Substance star Demi Moore had been the heavy favorite – and looked visibly disappointed
Zoe Saldaña shook the controversy surrounding her film Emilia Pérez as she earned Best Supporting Actress at the 2025 Oscars
Mikey Madison served up the biggest shock of the evening as she won Best Actress for Anora, beating heavy favorite Demi Moore for The Substance.
Anora dominated the wins, taking home Best Picture and Best Director for Sean Baker.
Zoe Saldaña shook the controversy surrounding her film Emilia Pérez as she earned Best Supporting Actress earlier in the night.
The show hit a high note as the 46-year-old American actress was crowned for the Netflix film.
She triumphed over: Monica Barbaro — A Complete Unknown, Ariana Grande — Wicked, Felicity Jones — The Brutalist, and Isabella Rossellini — Conclave.
Zoe became the first ever Oscar winner of Dominican descent and made sure to thank her ancestors for paving the way to have a successful acting career in America.
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