Adrien Brody flashed his status as a two-time Oscar winner to ward off the orchestral music that was nudging him to wrap up his lengthy acceptance speech Sunday evening. “Please turn the music off.

The 2025 Oscars held significant weight for Adrien Brody. A win would usher him into one of Hollywood’s most exclusive clubs. A loss, especially to Timothée Chalamet, would have meant ...