Adrien Brody Wins Second Oscar but Faces Online Mockery—Why?
Adrien Brody just secured his second Best Actor Oscar at the 97th Academy Awards for his stunning performance in The Brutalist . This should be a moment of pure celebration—after all, joining the ranks of actors like Jack Nicholson, Tom Hanks, and Marlon Brando is no small feat. But instead of basking in universal praise, Brody found himself at the center of social media mockery.
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The internet is a strange place, and fame comes with unpredictable highs and lows. The moment Brody lifted that golden statue, Twitter and meme pages lit up—not with congratulations, but with jokes and sarcasm. Some compared him to an "Eli Manning of acting," suggesting his two Oscar wins were more luck than talent. Others criticized his acceptance speech, calling it overly long and dramatic, with memes even linking it to the intermission in The Brutalist .
One of the biggest talking points? The AI-assisted voice work in his performance. While some fans defended the use of technology to refine his Hungarian accent, others saw it as an unfair advantage. Some even argued that Timothée Chalamet, who reportedly trained for years to perfect his Wonka role, lost out to Brody, who had the help of artificial intelligence. Fair criticism or not, social media tends to run with whatever narrative generates the most engagement.
But why is Brody specifically being targeted? Part of it comes down to his career and public persona. Since his first Oscar win for The Pianist , he’s made some unconventional choices—some brilliant, others questionable. From an infamous SNL skit where he impersonated a Jamaican man to his intense method acting that saw him eating insects on set, Brody has always been an outlier in Hollywood. Method acting itself has faced a lot of criticism in recent years, with actors like Brian Cox dismissing it as unnecessary and outdated. Brody’s deep commitment to his craft, once considered a mark of true artistry, is now something people poke fun at.
It’s also about perception. The internet has its favorites and its punching bags. While actors like Timothée Chalamet enjoy mostly positive attention, others, like Brody, become easy meme targets. Sometimes, it’s simply about timing—being in the spotlight at the wrong moment.
At the end of the day, though, Adrien Brody probably isn’t losing sleep over Twitter jokes. He now holds two Best Actor Oscars—a feat only a handful of actors in history can claim. Meanwhile, those mocking him online? They have memes, but no golden statues.
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