Adrien Brody Breaks Record for Longest Oscar Speech in History!
Adrien Brody’s Emotional Oscar Moment at the 2025 Academy Awards
Adrien Brody made history at the 2025 Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, delivering an epic acceptance speech after winning Best Actor for “The Brutalist”. The 51-year-old star spoke for an incredible 5 minutes and 37 seconds, breaking the record for the longest Oscars acceptance speech ever.
His speech narrowly surpassed the previous record held by Greer Garson (1943 Best Actress winner), who spoke for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.
Breaking the Longest Oscars Speech Record
While Greer Garson’s 1943 speech was believed to be the longest, no full recording exists to confirm its duration. However, Brody’s speech was fully recorded and verified, securing his place in Oscars history.
Comparison of Longest Oscar Speeches
| Actor/Actress | Year | Category | Speech Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrien Brody | 2025 | Best Actor (“The Brutalist”) | 5m 37s |
| Greer Garson | 1943 | Best Actress | 5m 30s |
| Will Smith | 2022 | Best Actor (“King Richard”) | 5m 12s |
| Al Pacino | 1993 | Best Actor (“Scent of a Woman”) | 4m 45s |
What Did Adrien Brody Say in His Speech?
Brody began his speech by thanking the audience for their love and support. Reflecting on the 22 years since his first Oscar win for “The Pianist” (2003), he acknowledged the fleeting nature of success, saying:
“No matter what you’ve accomplished, it can all go away.”
When the producers attempted to cut his speech short at the 4-minute mark, Brody humorously requested more time, stating:
“Please turn the music off. I’ve done this before. Thank you.”
After an additional 90 seconds, the music was cued again, signaling his time was up. Brody ended with a heartfelt message:
“Let’s fight for what’s right. Continue to smile. Let’s rebuild together while continuing to love one another.”
How Long Did Other 2025 Oscar Winners Speak?
While Brody’s speech was record-breaking, other acting winners kept their speeches much shorter:
- Best Supporting Actor – Kieran Culkin: ~2 minutes 30 seconds
- Best Supporting Actress – Zoe Saldaña: ~2 minutes 30 seconds
- Best Actress – Mikey Madison: ~1 minute 50 seconds
Oscars 2025 Highlights
The 2025 Academy Awards featured several major wins, including:
- Best Picture – Anora
- Best Actress – Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Best Supporting Actor – Kieran Culkin
- Best Supporting Actress – Zoe Saldaña
Social Media Reactions & Memes
Brody’s lengthy speech sparked a wave of memes and reactions online. Host Conan O’Brien even joked that the camera would cut to John Lithgow looking “slightly disappointed” if a speech went too long.
Meanwhile, Kieran Culkin playfully mocked Brody’s speech at the SAG Awards, reminding him that 45 seconds is the “allotted time” for a speech.
Conclusion: A Moment for the History Books
Adrien Brody’s record-breaking Oscar speech was emotional, inspiring, and slightly rebellious. While the Academy usually enforces strict time limits, Brody’s historical moment will be remembered as one of the most memorable speeches in Oscar history.
