Two decades after The Pianist, Adrien Brody has secured his second Oscar for playing László Tóth, a visionary architect in The Brutalist. Critics widely praised his gripping performance of resilience and drive, earning him the Oscar over Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, and Ralph Fiennes. With back-to-back wins at the Golden Globes and BAFTAs, his Oscar victory felt inevitable. As Hollywood celebrated his career milestone, Brody’s acceptance speech and other moments took center stage, turning an already unforgettable evening into something even more talked about!

Adrien Brody’s evening at the 2025 Oscars was supposed to be all about his career milestone. But rather than just applause and celebration, he left everyone with jaw-dropping moments that they simply could not unsee!

Standing before Hollywood’s biggest names, Adrien Brody casually spit out his gum and tossed it to his girlfriend, Georgina Chapman. The gesture, viewed by millions, was instantly one of the most popular moments of the evening. As he launched into his acceptance speech, social media was already buzzing with reactions. Some called it “disrespectful,” while others simply felt it was "gross." His The Brutalist acting had won him the gold, but this impromptu stunt left many questioning his stage presence for an entirely different reason.  

Just when the Internet was catching its breath, Brody took things a step further on the red carpet. In a scene plucked straight from 2003, he and Halle Berry shared a kiss - recreating the infamous scene from his first Oscar win. While some saw it as a harmless nod to the past, others were less amused. The night may have belonged to Brody in awards, but in headlines, it was all about these two shocking stunts!

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After stealing the spotlight with his unexpected moves, Brody stepped up to the microphone, giving the Internet plenty more to talk about. What began as a routine acceptance speech quickly turned into an Oscars marathon of sorts!

Adrien Brody took home the Best Actor Oscar for The Brutalist, calling it the peak of his career rolling back the years, while also reminding everyone how quickly fame can fade. His speech was reflective, heartfelt, and, well, long. As the orchestra attempted to cue him off the stage, Brody was not having it. He kept going, determined to finish what he had to say. It turned into one of the longest speeches of the evening,, stretching far beyond the usual time limit.  

Brody, however, did not hold back; he used the moment to speak out against antisemitism and racism, calling for a more inclusive world. He also gave a touching tribute to his partner, Georgina Chapman. His speech might have run long, but for Brody, every second counted. After all, as he put it, success is not guaranteed, and he was not about to let this moment slip away from him!

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