Adrien Brody Wins Best Actor at Oscars 2025 Beating Timothée Chalamet

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Adrien Brody has won the Best Actor award at the 2025 Oscars for his portrayal of Hungarian architect László Toth in The Brutalist, joining an exclusive club of actors who have won at least two Academy Awards for Best Actor. Brody's win was a closely contested one, with Timothée Chalamet being a strong contender for his role in A Complete Unknown. The two actors, both alumni of LaGuardia High School of the Performing Arts, were seen as the front-runners for the award, with Brody ultimately taking home the prize.

Brody's win marks his second Oscar, with his first win being for his role in The Pianist in 2003. He has now entered an exclusive club of two-time lead actor winners, with only 10 other male actors having achieved this feat. Brody's acceptance speech was an emotional one, with him thanking his parents and referencing the film's subject matter, which deals with the lingering traumas of war and systematic oppression. He also prayed for a healthier and happier world, and believed that the past can teach us to not let hate go unchecked.

The 2025 Oscars also saw a romantic moment between Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, who shared a kiss during the ceremony. The couple, who have been dating for some time, kept a low profile on the red carpet but were caught on camera sharing a subtle but sweet kiss. Chalamet was nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, while Jenner turned heads in a custom black Miu Miu gown. The couple's public appearances have solidified them as one of the industry's most talked-about couples, with their Oscars moment being a highlight of the evening.

Other nominees for the Best Actor award included Ralph Fiennes for Conclave, Colman Domingo for Sing Sing, and Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice. The award season saw Brody take home the bulk of the awards, including the Golden Globe for lead actor in a drama, the BAFTA, and the Critics Choice Award for Best Actor. Chalamet, however, had a late-breaking moment when he won the SAG award for Best Actor over Brody, possibly signaling a shift in momentum heading into Oscars weekend.

The 2025 Oscars were a star-studded event, with many celebrities in attendance. Some of the notable attendees included Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, who arrived separately and added fuel to the fire about their rumored romance. The event also saw a performance by several artists and the presentation of various awards, including the Best Actress and Best Picture awards. The Oscars are one of the most prestigious awards in the film industry, and the 2025 ceremony was a night to remember, with many memorable moments and surprises.