The 88th Academy Awards will surely bring a handful of heartfelt speeches that go beyond simply thanking the Academy. From an adorable and young Ben Affleck and Matt Damon to the moving honesty of Lupita Nyong’o, see some of the most incredible Oscar speeches from years past.
Anna Paquin, 1994, Best Supporting Actress for The Piano
Tom Hanks, 1994, Best Actor for Philadelphia
Cuba Gooding Jr., 1997, Best Supporting Actor for Jerry Maguire
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, 1998, Best Original Screenplay for Good Will Hunting
Robin Williams, 1998, Best Supporting Actor for Good Will Hunting
Gwyneth Paltrow, 1999, Best Actress for Shakespeare in Love
Roberto Benigni, 1999, Best Actor for Life Is Beautiful
Halle Berry, 2002, Best Actress for Monster’s Ball
Philip Seymour Hoffman, 2006, Best Actor for Capote
Jennifer Hudson, 2007, Best Supporting Actress for Dreamgirls
Octavia Spencer, 2012, Best Supporting Actress for The Help
Lupita Nyong’o, 2014, Best Supporting Actress for 12 Years a Slave
Graham Moore, 2015, Best Adapted Screenplay for The Imitation Game
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