Published 11:09 IST, February 10th 2020
Oscars 2020: Joaquin Phoenix quotes his late brother's lyrics, gets a standing ovation
Oscars 2020 winner for Actor in a Leading Role Joaquin Phoenix in his acceptance speech mentions his late brother's lyrics and gets a standing ovation
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92nd Academy Awards held on Sunday presented Joaquin Phoenix with award for Actor in a Leading Role for his movie Joker. Joaquin was seen getting emotional as he took centre st to thank people involved in helping him win award. He spoke about how humans have been disconnected from natural world. He spoke on an array of topics, check out his speech here.
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Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscar 2020 acceptance speech
As Joaquin Phoenix took centres st, he was seen getting a little emotional. He spoke about his beliefs and even got a standing ovation. In his speech, he said that acting career has given him a voice to be voice of voiceless. He even stated that acting has given him ‘most extraordinary life’.
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Joaquin Phoenix furr added that he has been cruel and difficult to work with, but n added that many people present for Oscars 2020 night have given him a second chance. He believes that people are at ir best when y support, help each or grow and educate as well as guide one ar to be better. While concluding speech he narrated a poem written by his bror.
With a breaking voice, Joaquin Phoenix narrated a poem his bror River wrote when he was 17-years-old. He stated, ‘run to rescue with love, and peace will follow.’ Apart from Joaquin Phoenix, some of biggest names in Hollywood were minated for award. Oscars 2020 mination for Actor in a Leading Role included Antonio Banderas for Pain and Glory, Leonardo DiCaprio for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Adam Driver for Marri Story and Jonathan Pryce for Two Popes.
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award marks first Oscar win for Joaquin Phoenix. He also won Best Actor in a motion picture drama at Golden Globe 2020 awards. Netizens have been going gaga over his excellent speech as many took to social media to praise actor for delivering a great speech.
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11:09 IST, February 10th 2020