'I want to thank...' Memorable Oscars acceptance speeches

ByJustin Sedgwick WTVD logo
Friday, February 6, 2015
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Regardless of whatever films and actors are nominated each year, you can always expect memorable speeches at the Oscars. From the jubilant winners bursting with energy when they stepped on stage, to the grateful and touched nominees who never thought they would be clutching Oscar gold, here are the Oscar speeches that have proved as immortal as the awards themselves.

Audrey Hepburn wins Best Actress for "Roman Holiday" in 1954


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Elizabeth Taylor wins Best Actress for "Butterfield 8" in 1961


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Charlie Chaplin receiving an honorary award in 1972


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Marlon Brando sends Sacheen Littlefeather to accept his Best Actor Oscar for "The Godfather" in 1973


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Dustin Hoffman wins Best Actor for "Kramer vs. Kramer" in 1980


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Al Pacino winning Best Actor for "Scent of a Woman" in 1993


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Cuba Gooding Jr's passionate acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor for "Jerry Maguire" in 1997


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Robin Williams accepting Best Supporting Actor for "Good Will Hunting" in 1998


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Russell Crowe's speech after winning Best Actor for "Gladiator" in 2001


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Adrien Brody kissing Halle Berry after he won Best Actor for "The Pianist" in 2003


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Kate Winslet after winning Best Actress for "The Reader" in 2009


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Melissa Leo wins Best Supporting Actress for "The Fighter" in 2011


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Matthew McConaughey after winning Best Actor for "Dallas Buyers Club" in 2014


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