Brody’s Five-Minute, 40-Second Acceptance Speech Surpasses Greer Garson’s 1943 Record, Outlasting the Orchestra’s Play-Off Cue HOLLYWOOD, March 4, 2025 – Adrien Brody made history at the 97th Academy Awards, breaking the record for the longest acceptance speech, following a playful jab from actor Kieran Culkin just a week prior. Brody’s speech, lasting five minutes and 40 seconds, surpassed the previous record held by Greer Garson, who delivered a five-minute, 30-second speech at the 1943 Oscars. Garson’s moment was iconic but untelevised, so no footage exists of her legendary address. This record-breaking speech, full of heartfelt gratitude and personal reflections, came … Continue reading Adrien Brody Breaks Record for Longest Oscars Speech After Kieran Culkin Roasts Him for Wordiness