Adrien Brody Took Gum Out of His Mouth and Tossed It to Girlfriend Georgina Chapman Before Winning Best Actor: Watch

Mar. 15, 2025

Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman at the 2025 Oscars.Photo:Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty; Rob Latour/Shutterstock

Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty; Rob Latour/Shutterstock

Adrien Brodyforgot to remove his gum before approaching the stage at the2025 Academy Awardsto pick up his Best Actor honor.

Luckily, his girlfriendGeorgina Chapmanwas on hand to catch it as he tossed it from the stage!

On Sunday, March 2, Brody, 51, was celebrated for his starring role as architect László Tóth in the drama movieThe Brutalist, having beaten fellow nomineesTimothée Chalamet,Colman Domingo,Ralph FiennesandSebastian Stan.

Brody covered his face in shock whenCillian Murphyannounced him as the category winner before embracing Chapman. He then started making his way to the stage as the crowd applauded before stopping and tossing his gum towards Chapman as she rushed forward to catch it.

Brody taking out his gum at the Oscars.ALLISON DINNER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

ALLISON DINNER/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

“I feel so fortunate,” he continued. “You know what, acting is a very fragile profession. It looks very glamorous and in certain moments it is.”

TheSee How They Runstar won the same award back in 2003 for his role inRoman Polanski’sThe Pianistat the age of just 29 and he also referenced that in his lengthy speech.

“The one thing that I’ve gained from having the privilege to come back here is to have some perspective. No matter where you are in your career, no matter what you’ve accomplished, it can all go away.”

“And I think that makes this night most special is the awareness of that and the gratitude that I have to still do the work that I love. Winning an award like this signifies a destination and it’s something that my character references in the film,” he continued, referring toThe Brutalist.

Brody throwing his gum at the 2025 Oscars.Rob Latour/Shutterstock

Rob Latour/Shutterstock

Brody spoke about a desire to continue starring in “meaningful” roles for another 20 years before also honoring the other actors who were nominated.

He thanked a lengthy list of people within the industry as well as Chapman and her two children — son Dashiell, 13, and daughter India, 15 — who she shares with her former partnerHarvey Weinstein.

Brody and Chapman were first linked in 2019 and confirmed their relationship to PEOPLE in early 2020.

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Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman.Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty

Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty

As the music started playing, indicating the time for his speech was up, he said, “You’re already counting me down,” before going on to ask for more time on stage and demandingthe music be shut off.

“I’m wrapping up, please, please, please. I’m wrapping up. I will wrap up. Please. Turn the music off,” he said. “I’ve done this before. Thank you. It’s not my first rodeo, but I will — I will be brief. I will not be egregious. I promise.”

source: people.com