Study Reveals Top Grateful Oscar Winners, Includes Freeman, Spencer

Ahead of the 97th Academy Awards, a study highlights the most thankful Oscar winners over the past 30 years, revealing that Michel Hazanavicius dedicated 9.8% of his acceptance speech to gratitude, followed by Finneas O’Connell and Octavia Spencer. An analysis of nearly 2,100 winners' speeches shows that expressions of thanks have become more common, with the average number of sentences in speeches increasing significantly over the decades. Notably, women tend to deliver longer acceptance speeches than men, with Best Actress winners averaging 18 sentences. Additionally, this year's Oscars features impressive mother-daughter nomination pairs, showcasing the generational talent within Hollywood. Despite Los Angeles being regarded as the film capital, many celebrated actors hail from outside the city, with New York producing a notable number of winners. Overall, the Academy Awards continue to reflect both personal gratitude and diverse backgrounds within the industry.