He returned to the podium more than 20 years after 'The Pianist,' but this time had a new perspective on a career that "can all go away."

Brody, who won Best Actor for "The Brutalist," referenced partner Georgina Chapman and Weinstein's children in his speech: "Thank you for accepting me," he said.

Adrien Brody won Best Actor at the 2025 Oscars, and broke an Oscar record while accepting the award by recording the longest speech ever. Brody's Oscar speech lasted five minutes and 40 seconds.