He made a comment that left viewers outraged.
Adrien Brody’s night at the 97th Academy Awards on March 2 was filled with unforgettable moments, from an unexpected kiss with Halle Berry to an awkward gum mishap. However, the highlight was his Best Actor win for The Brutalist, marking his second Oscar after The Pianist in 2003. During his acceptance speech, Brody thanked The Brutalist team, his girlfriend Georgina Chapman, and her children. When the orchestra tried to cue him off, he firmly demanded, “I will wrap this up, please turn the music off,” adding, “This isn’t my first rodeo. I’ve done this before.”
Reactions to his speech were divided. Some found it arrogant and unnecessarily long, with one user joking it lasted longer than The Brutalist itself. Others praised his confidence and passion. Despite mixed opinions, Brody’s victory reaffirmed his status as one of Hollywood’s most respected actors.
