~Each year, there have
always been a few Oscars speeches we can never forget~
As the 2017 Oscars and
Oscar day draw closer, one of the many takeaways that fans to the nominees also
remember is the Oscar speeches. For the past 89 years, Academy Awards have
featured a host of speeches and moments that made us laugh or cry along with
the winner. It can’t certainly be quite emotional moment for a nominee since
artist to aspiring members watching at home have all daydreamed at least once
in their lives to be able to her their name and to climb those stair and stand
in front of millions of people watching around the world as they deliver an
unforgettable Oscar speech.
The Oscars this year will
be hosted by late night host Jimmy Kimmel and soon enough, we will find out who
will be going home with the Oscar and will witness the best Oscar speeches that
we will never forget. As we await for 27th February morning, here are some of
the most emotional Oscar acceptance speeches from years past.
HALLE BERRY:
Halle Berry became the
first ever actress to secure a win for Best Actress in a Leading role. “This
moment is so much bigger than me. This is for every nameless, faceless woman of
colour that now has a chance because this door has opened.”
In a midst of tears and
emotion, Halle Berry gave a sirring speech at the historic moment for her role
in the movie- Monsters Ball as she became the first black woman to win the
Oscar for Best Actress.
TOM HANKS
The two time Oscar
Winner, the actor accepted his second Best Acttors Oscar in a row for Forrest
Gump, having won previously for the film- Philadelphia. In a truly memorable
speech, the actor gave a passionate few lines and also thanked his wife who he
said “demonstrates for me everyday just what love is”.
LEONARDO DICAPRIO
It had been a long time
coming for actor Leonardo Dicaprio. Last year, after numerous Oscar
Nominations- the actor finally clinched the award for Best Actor in a
Supporting Role for the film0 The Revenant. The entire theatre gave him a
standing ovation followed by a truly beautiful speech by the actor as he
thanked his family, friends and gave a rousing speech on climate change. “For
our children’s children, and for those people out there whose voices have been
drowned out by the politics of greed. I thank you all for this amazing award
tonight. Let us not take this planet for granted. I do not take tonight for
granted. Thank you so very much.”
ROBIN WILLIAMS
A role that showcased a
whole new side to the late comedian, Robin Williams, Good Will Hinting will
always go down in history for the star’s breathtaking portrayal and his
relationship with Matt Damon in the film. The comedian won the Oscar for Best
supporting actor in 1998 and was completely surprised. “This might be the one
time I am speechless”, which till today is a truly memorable moment. While many
expected a speech full of impressions from the bouncing comedian, Robin
Williams was gracious and almost out of breath. The actor thanked the Good Will
Hunting cast and shared an anecdote about his father who had once said he
should make sure he has a “backup profession like welding”.
ROBERTO BENIGNI
The name Roberto Benigni
became infamous in 1999 after his film- Life is Beautiful won an Oscars for
Best Foreign Language Film. The actor after hearing the film winning an Oscars
was so overwhelmed that he climbed over the seats at the theatre and even skipped
onto the stage! The Enthusiastic director was over joyous and even told
presenter, veteran actress Sophia Loren “I lift this trophy but I want you. I
want to be rocked by the waves of your beauty. “What follows was certainly more
laughter as the Italian director gave his thanks to everyone and even cracked jokes about his
parents saying “They gave me the biggest gift of poverty.”
MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY
A role that will truly be
unforgettable, Matthew McConaughey won his first ever Oscar for Best Actor in a
lead role for the film- Dallas Buyers Club. The speech featured his classic
’Alright, Alright, Alright’ and is a rare speech that made you laugh, cry and
be inspired. With a combination of passion and humor, McConaughey shared about
the role ,his faith and family who have inspired him. By ending his speech with
his signature "Alright, alright, alright," which won the crowd
completely.
The days are getting
closer and closer. Don’t miss all the fun and watch THE OSCARS live on Monday,
February 27th at 5:30 AM followed by a repeat at 8:30 PM on Star Movies, Star
Movies HD and Star Movies Select HD.
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