Adrien Brody Wins Best Actor Oscar Despite Criticism for Speech

Adrien Brody won his second Best Actor Oscar at the 97th Academy Awards for his role in The Brutalist, a film about a Jewish-Hungarian architect fleeing World War II. His acceptance speech attracted mixed reactions, as he requested the music to be turned off multiple times and exceeded his allotted time, prompting viewers to criticize his lengthy remarks on social media. During his speech, Brody expressed gratitude, shared personal reflections on his career, and spoke out against racism and antisemitism, emphasizing the fragility of acting as a profession. Notably, he was seen throwing his chewing gum to his partner, Georgina Chapman, which garnered negative attention from some audience members. Despite the backlash, Brody dedicated his win to Chapman and her children, highlighting the rollercoaster nature of their lives together. This win marks Brody's return to the Oscar spotlight after his historic first win in 2003 for The Pianist.