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Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Oscar speeches that won hearts and how: When winners made history with their words
For many actors, winning an Oscar is the dream. But in some cases, the acceptance speech becomes the real legacy — a moment when a personal triumph transforms into a message for millions. These powerful speeches were not just thank-yous; they were statements that changed the conversation, offered hope, and left a permanent mark on Hollywood's history. 1. Frances McDormand – Championing Women in Film (2018) Category: Best Actress Film: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Frances McDormand's third Oscar win wasn't just a career high — it became a rallying cry. As she stood on stage, she didn't focus on herself but on the many women around her. She urged all female nominees in every category to rise, turning the camera to faces often left in the background. She called upon Meryl Streep , a symbol of industry respect, to lead the way. Then came her now-famous mic-drop moment: 'I have two words to leave with you tonight: inclusion rider.' That phrase sparked a movement in Hollywood to demand diversity clauses in contracts, ensuring equity behind and in front of the camera. McDormand's speech wasn't emotional — it was revolutionary. 2. Hattie McDaniel – A Win Against the Odds (1940) Category: Best Supporting Actress Film: Gone With the Wind In a deeply segregated America, Hattie McDaniel's win was groundbreaking — and painful. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Investigadora argentina revela hallazgos sobre el magnesio Salud Esencial Leer más Undo The first Black actor to receive an Oscar wasn't even allowed to sit with her white co-stars. She was escorted to the ceremony and seated at a separate table. Despite this injustice, McDaniel approached the stage with grace. 'I sincerely hope I shall always be a credit to my race and to the motion picture industry.' Her words were filled with quiet dignity, masking the weight of systemic racism she faced every day. She accepted her Oscar not just for herself, but for generations to come. 3. Lupita Nyong'o – A Dream Realized (2014) Category: Best Supporting Actress Film: 12 Years a Slave Lupita Nyong'o's breakthrough performance earned her global acclaim — but her acceptance speech is what made her unforgettable. With poise and sincerity, she thanked her co-stars, her family, and her director, then offered a message that instantly became iconic: 'No matter where you are from, your dreams are valid.' Born in Mexico and raised in Kenya, Lupita's success was not typical by Hollywood standards. Her speech celebrated diversity and showed aspiring artists around the world that anything was possible. 4. Ariana DeBose – Pride and Representation (2022) Category: Best Supporting Actress Film: West Side Story Ariana DeBose used her moment to celebrate something bigger than herself — identity. As an openly queer Afro-Latina woman, her win marked a turning point for inclusivity in mainstream cinema. 'You see an openly queer woman of color, an Afro-Latina, who found her strength in life through art.' She reflected on her childhood, sitting in the back of a white Ford, and asked audiences to look into the eyes of that young girl and recognize the power of possibility. Her words were an emotional nod to those still seeking acceptance. 5. Ke Huy Quan – From Refugee to Oscar Winner (2023) Category: Best Supporting Actor Film: Everything Everywhere All At Once Ke Huy Quan's return to the big screen was one of the most moving comeback stories in recent Oscar history. A former child star of Indiana Jones and The Goonies, he had faded from the limelight for decades. But his win wasn't just about redemption — it was about resilience. 'My mom is 84 years old and she's at home watching. Mom, I just won an Oscar!' He spoke of arriving in America as a refugee and finding himself years later on Hollywood's biggest stage. His closing line, 'This is the American dream,' echoed far beyond the Dolby Theatre. 6. Halle Berry – A Milestone for Black Women (2002) Category: Best Actress Film: Monster's Ball In 2002, Halle Berry became the first — and still only — Black woman to win the Best Actress Oscar. Overwhelmed by emotion, her speech acknowledged the historical weight of her win: 'This moment is so much bigger than me.' She dedicated the award to women of color who were never given the opportunity, calling it a door opening moment. Two decades later, her win still serves as a benchmark for representation in Hollywood's highest echelon. 7. Brendan Fraser – Gratitude After the Fall (2023) Category: Best Actor Film: The Whale Fraser's acceptance was more than a win — it was a homecoming. After years of personal and professional hardship, The Whale marked his return to critical acclaim. On stage, Fraser fought back tears as he acknowledged the emotional depth the role required. 'Things didn't come easily to me... I just want to say thank you for this acknowledgement.' His gratitude extended to his cast and crew, praising them for laying their 'whale-sized hearts bare.' It was a humble, heartfelt speech that touched many who had followed his journey. 8. Bonus: Viola Davis – Honoring Roots and Resilience (2017) Category: Best Supporting Actress Film: Fences Viola Davis brought her trademark intensity to the stage, offering one of the night's most poignant moments. Reflecting on her upbringing and her family's sacrifices, she thanked her husband and daughter, calling them the foundation of her life. 'You know, there's one place that all the people with the greatest potential are gathered — and that's the graveyard.' Her speech emphasized the power of telling stories that honor the unsung and the unseen — the ordinary lives that make extraordinary art. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . 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Pink Villa
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
From Lupita Nyong'o to Ke Huy Quan, Here's List of 7 Most Iconic Oscars Speeches of All Time
Winning an Oscar is the ultimate dream for many artists, who strive not only to please the audience with their performances but also to work hard to earn an Academy Award or a nomination. While some may still have that dream, many have already achieved it and experienced what it felt like to get on the stage and receive that trophy. This feeling has often been reflected in the speeches that they have delivered after winning the Academy Awards. These acceptance speeches have been nothing less than inspiring. If you want a dose of motivation, here's a list of the 7 most iconic Oscar speeches. 1. Frances McDormand, Best Actress, 2018 Film: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Award: Best Actress The veteran star made a powerful speech when she went on stage to accept the Oscar. After thanking her husband, Joel Cohen, and their son, Pedro, along with her co-stars of Three Billboards. The actress also asked all the female nominees who were nominated to stand with her that night. She urged Meryl Streep, who was sitting in the front row, to do it so everyone else would follow. She asked the men in the room to meet with all the women who stood and lend an ear to their career ambitions. She also mentioned, 'I have two words to leave with you tonight, ladies and gentlemen: INCLUSION RIDER." 2. Hattie McDaniel, Best Supporting Actress, 1940 Film: Gone With the Wind Awards: Best Supporting Actress Hattie McDaniel made history by becoming the first African American to ever win an Oscar in 1940. She was reportedly not permitted to be a part of the ceremony, but the film producer, David O. Selznick, asked the then segregated Ambassador Hotel for permission to let McDaniel in. She was given a separate table, away from her co-actors. But this did not stop her from giving a moving speech after she won. McDaniel stated, 'It has made me feel very, very humble, and I shall always hold it as a beacon for anything I may be able to do in the future,' adding, 'I sincerely hope I shall always be a credit to my race and to the motion picture industry.' 3. Lupita Nyong'o, Best Supporting Actress, 2014 Film: 12 Years a Slave Award: Best Supporting Actress Lupita 's Oscar speech not only made her emotional but also everyone watching her win the Oscar. She thanked her 12 Years a Slave co-stars, mentioning her best friend and her brother in the speech. Igniting that ray of hope, Lupita made a powerful statement: 'May this remind you that no matter where you are from, your dreams are valid.' Apart from her speech, she also received immense love for the angelic gown she wore, which was by Prada. 4. Ariana DeBose, Best Supporting Actress, 2022 Film: West Side Story Award: Best Supporting Actress Ariana DeBose truly took it upon herself to inspire others with her win, and she was successful with that. The actress embraced being an openly queer woman of color and made sure to tell the crowd that there was 'indeed' a place for them. She went back in time and recalled being a child, sitting in the backseat of a white Ford, adding, 'Look into her eyes.' She further stated, 'You see an openly queer woman of color, an Afro-Latina, who found her strength in life through art. And that is, I think, what we're here to celebrate.' 5. Ke Huy Quan, Best Supporting Actor, 2023 Film: Everything Everywhere All At Once Award: Best Supporting Actor Is there anything more iconic than Ke Huy Quan himself? Yes, the Oscar speech that he gave right after winning Best Supporting Actor for the hit film Everything Everywhere All at Once in 2023. It is a fact that the majority of people thank their God or their mother while accepting the honor, but what sets Quan apart was the way he said, 'My mom is 84 years old and she's at home watching. Mom, I just want an Oscar.' The actor mentioned that he started his journey on a boat and somehow he ended up on 'Hollywood's biggest stage.' He added, 'They say stories like this only happen in the movies. I cannot believe it's happening to me. This is the American Dream.' 6. Halle Berry, Best Actress, 2002 Film: Monster's Ball Awards: Best Actress When Halle Berry won this prestigious honor back in 2002, she not only created a historic moment by becoming the first Black woman to win the Best Actress honor but also delivered one of the most iconic Oscar speeches of all time. Clearly emotional, Berry stated that the moment was a lot 'bigger' than her. The veteran actress added, 'It's for every faceless, nameless woman of color who now has the chance because this door tonight has been opened.' 7. Brendan Fraser, Best Actor, 2023 Film: The Whale Awards: Best Actor This is by far one of the most emotional moments, not just for Brendan Fraser, but for many of his fans who missed his screen presence until he made a grand comeback by starring in The Whale. As the actor got tears in his eyes, he told the people who worked in the abovementioned movie with him that they 'laid your whale-sized hearts bare so we could see into your souls like no one else.' He also noted, 'Things, they didn't come easily to me... I just want to say thank you for this acknowledgement.' Bonus: Viola Davis, Best Supporting Actress, 2017 Film: Fences Award: Best Supporting Actress Viola Davis has proven to us time and again that she is one of the greatest living actresses of our time. Her performances in various projects are a testament to that. But it's not just her acting but also the statements she makes that make her iconic, and her Oscars speech also falls in the same category. After winning the Best Supporting Actress award for Fences, she was not afraid to showcase her emotional and vulnerable side while reflecting on the impact that her parents had on her life and her professional front. She paid tribute to her husband and their family. Davis stated, 'I'm so glad you are the foundation of my life.'
New York Times
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Film at Lincoln Center Chooses Daniel Battsek as Next President
Film at Lincoln Center, the nonprofit organization that programs the New York Film Festival, has named the British movie executive Daniel Battsek its next president. From 2016 until early 2024, Battsek, 66, was chairman of the British production company Film4, overseeing the financing of 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' (2017) and 'The Banshees of Inisherin' (2022), among other releases. Battsek will succeed Lesli Klainberg, who had led Film at Lincoln Center since 2014 before stepping down last year. In an interview, Battsek, who will take over in May, said the centrality of film in the New York City cultural landscape had always appealed to him. 'In many other cities, including London, film is much further down the culture ladder than it is here,' said Battsek, who was based in New York as president of Miramax Films before joining Film4. 'I love that cinema is seen as being on a level with opera and ballet and theater.' Battsek's appointment comes amid an industrywide downturn as movie theaters struggle to attract an audience that has yet to return to prepandemic numbers and are increasingly contending with competition from streaming services. While he acknowledged those pressures, he also sounded a note of optimism: There's been rising interest in independent films, Battsek said. 'If you look at the independent releases like 'Anora' that have really, really done well both theatrically and on streaming, all of that builds toward the potential to capture a growing audience, as opposed to trying desperately to hold onto a shrinking audience,' he said, referring to this year's best picture winner at the Oscars. Founded in 1969, Film at Lincoln Center operates on an annual budget of $15.5 million with 85 employees, and has more than 5,300 members. Formerly known as the Film Society of Lincoln Center, it dropped the 'society' part of its name in 2019 in an effort to broaden its appeal and reach a wider audience. It is perhaps best known for the New York Film Festival, where 'Anora,' the Sean Baker sex worker dramedy, played last fall along with 'The Brutalist' and 'Nickel Boys.' And the organization jointly programs the New Directors/New Films series with the Museum of Modern Art. But Film at Lincoln Center is also a year-round home for first-run indie releases; smaller events like Rendez-Vous With French Cinema; and the magazine Film Comment. Last year, Film at Lincoln Center recorded the highest ticket sales in its history for the New York Film Festival and its highest grosses in a decade at its year-round screens. 'I think it's in a really good place,' Battsek said. 'The pandemic, like with many other forms of entertainment that involve people going out, was really, really hard, and it's taken time to recover from that. But the New York Film Festival has gone from strength to strength.' Battsek has a track record of championing new work. At Film4, which he joined as director in 2016 before being promoted to chairman in 2022, he oversaw the production of the Holocaust drama 'The Zone of Interest,' the Emma Stone-led black comedy 'Poor Things' and the metaphysical melodrama 'All of Us Strangers.' Before joining Film4, he served as the president of National Geographic films, where he acquired and developed projects that included the Oscar-nominated 2010 documentary 'Restrepo,' which followed a company of American soldiers in Afghanistan. He also led Miramax for five years after Harvey Weinstein left in 2005, signing off on or acquiring Oscar-winning films like the docudrama 'The Queen' (2006), the neo-western crime thriller 'No Country for Old Men' (2007) and the Paul Thomas Anderson epic 'There Will Be Blood' (2007). What does he hope to accomplish at Film at Lincoln Center? 'Sean Baker captured it very well when he accepted his Oscar and made such a point of talking about why seeing movies in a theater is a communal experience that you don't get at home,' Battsek said. 'And I think that's something that we can be the vanguard for. 'There is a growing appreciation, understanding and connection of younger audiences with cinema,' he continued, 'and not just the 'Minecraft' movie.'
