Adrien Brody says he 'got no sleep' after delivering longest Oscars speech in history

During his acceptance speech, Adrien Brody spoke for five minutes and 40 seconds, which is the longest acceptance speech in Oscars history
UPDATED MAR 5, 2025
Adrien Brody won the Oscar for the Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'The Brutalist' (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Adrien Brody won the Oscar for the Best Actor in a Leading Role for 'The Brutalist' (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Adrien Brody had a few words for his fans the day after he took home the Best Actor Academy Award for his performance in 'The Brutalist'.

During his acceptance speech at the Oscars 2025, he spoke for five minutes and 40 seconds which, according to World Records, is the longest acceptance speech in Oscars history. 


 
 
 
 
 
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Adrien Brody says he's 'grateful' after receiving Best Actor Award

Adrein Brody surpassed an eight-decade-old record.

Brody broke the record of five minutes and 30 seconds held by Greer Garson when she won for 'Mrs Miniver' in 1943, though there is no existing footage of the speech in its entirety, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Adrien Brody accepts the Best Actor In A Leading Role award for
Adrien Brody accepts the Best Actor In A Leading Role award for 'The Brutalist' onstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 2, 2025, in Hollywood, California (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Sporting a casual tee and baseball cap, the actor appeared overjoyed in the video, with a broad smile on his face.

“Y’all, I got no sleep. I got no sleep last night," Brody said in the Instagram video posted on March 3.

“I’m gonna keep this video short cause I know I made the longest Oscars speech in history,” he quipped.

“So, I love you all. You know I’m grateful. Keep smiling and I hope that this proves that dreams can come true, and I hope that your dreams come true as well. God Bless you," he said in the video.

Adrien Brody attends the
Adrien Brody attends the 'Asteroid City' red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 23, 2023, in Cannes, France (Getty Images)

Keeping the spirit of gratitude and optimism, the 51-year-old wrote alongside the video, “Believe in hope. Believe in yourself. Spread love, not hate. and thank you.” 

Adrien Brody's heartfelt tribute to his parents after winning Best Actor award 



 

Meanwhile, right after winning his second Best Actor award, the 51-year-old took to Instagram, sharing a heartfelt post for his parents.

Adrien Brody arrives at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on February 07, 2025 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)
Adrien Brody arrives at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on February 7, 2025, in Santa Monica, California (Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

Adrien posted two throwback photos of his parents from his childhood.

In the first image, he is seen planting a kiss on his father’s cheek. In the second image, his mother is seen lovingly cradling him in her arms. 

In the caption, Adrien wrote, “Thank you to all my friends and colleagues for sharing this special day with me."


 
 
 
 
 
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"No matter the outcome, I am so full of joy and appreciation to be able to share this special moment with my mom and dad, who have given me the hope to dream, the encouragement to become the person I am, and to be brave enough to do what I still love to do today," he said.

"Sending love and positivity to you all! Thank you @theacademy," he concluded the post.

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