Kieran Culkin Wins First Oscar with Heartfelt and Hilarious Speech
Alright, folks, let’s talk Oscars! The 2025 Academy Awards were full of surprises, heartfelt moments, and some seriously good speeches. And guess what? Kieran Culkin just won his first-ever Oscar! That’s right—after a long career that started when he was just a kid, Culkin finally snagged the gold for his role in A Real Pain . And, in true Culkin fashion, his speech was equal parts touching and hilarious.
Robert Downey Jr. took the stage to present the award for Best Supporting Actor, giving a little shoutout to each nominee before getting to “The Culk.” And the moment Culkin’s name was called? Absolute chaos. The crowd erupted, his co-stars cheered, and you could tell the moment meant everything to him.
Walking up to the mic, Culkin took a second to gather himself and then kicked off with, “I have no idea how I got here. I’ve been acting my entire life.” He thanked his manager, his co-star and director Jesse Eisenberg, and, of course, his family—especially his wife, Jazz Charton. And if you remember his speech from the Emmys earlier this year, he made a joke about wanting a third kid. Well, he doubled down at the Oscars, saying, “I say this to you, love of my life: I’m really sorry I did this again... but let’s get cracking on those kids.” The crowd loved it.
Culkin’s win wasn’t exactly a shocker—he had been sweeping the awards season, and A Real Pain had gained major momentum leading up to the Oscars. But seeing him finally get the recognition he deserves? That was something special. The guy has been in the industry for decades, quietly giving amazing performances, and now he’s got the ultimate prize.
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And beyond Culkin’s win, the Oscars were packed with memorable moments. Zoe Saldaña made history with her Supporting Actress win for Emilia Pérez , Conan O’Brien had the audience cracking up with his opening monologue, and we got a show-stopping musical performance from Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Not to mention, the Dune: Part Two sandworm made another unexpected appearance—because why not?
But back to Culkin—this win feels like a long time coming. From Igby Goes Down to Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and, of course, Succession , he’s always delivered. And now? He’s an Oscar winner. Pretty cool, huh?
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