Adrien Brody accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role for “The Brutalist” during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

But if there’s one thing that will go down in the history books, it’s Adrien Brody’s lengthy speech. At the 97th annual ceremony, Brody took the stage after winning the award for Best Actor ...