Brad Pitt Gets Political in Oscar Speech, Faults Senate for No-Witness Impeachment Trial (Video)
”They told me I only have 45 seconds up here, which is 45 seconds more than the Senate gave John Bolton this week,“ Best Supporting Actor winner says
Jennifer Maas | February 9, 2020 @ 5:27 PM
Last Updated: February 10, 2020 @ 6:04 AM
While accepting his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor at the 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday, Brad Pitt called out the United States Senate for its decision to allow a no-witness impeachment trial for President Donald Trump.
“Wow. Thank you, this is incredible, really incredible. Thank you to the Academy for this honor of honors. They told me I only have 45 seconds up here, which is 45 seconds more than the Senate gave John Bolton this week,” Pitt said, after receiving his statuette for his performance as Cliff Booth in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.” “I’m thinking maybe Quentin [Tarantino] does a movie about it. In the end, the adults do the right thing.”
Last month, the Senate decided in a 51-49 vote not to call witnesses — including former national security adviser John Bolton, among others — for Trump’s impeachment trial. Sens. Mitt Romney of Utah and Susan Collins of Maine were the only two Republican senators who voted with the Democrats to allow witnesses.
Pitt soon steered his speech back to the personal side, giving a shoutout to his director, Tarantino, who he called an “original” and “one of a kind.”
“The film industry would be a much drier place without you and I love the ethos you gave Cliff Booth,” he continued. “Look for the best in people, expect the worst but look for the best.”
He then turned his speech into a tribute to his co-star Leonardo DiCaprio, who is nominated for Best Actor at this year’s Oscars, saying “I’ll ride on your coattails any day, man. The view’s fantastic.”
Pitt closed by saying, “This is for my kids, who color everything I do. I adore you.”
The 92nd Academy Awards are airing now on ABC.
Oscars 2020: The Most Outrageous Red Carpet Looks (Photos)
The rain didn't keep the head-turning fashions away from the red carpet. Check out the most outrageous looks from the Oscars.
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Billie Eilish wore an oversized Chanel coat. The Grammy darling will be performing tonight.
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Spike Lee paid homage to Kobe Bryant in a purple and yellow suit with Bryant's number -- 24 -- embroidered on the lapels. Matching kicks finished the look.
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Billy Porter took a walk on the wild side in this animal print dress and sparkling gold top.
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An expectant America Ferrera showed off her baby bump in her self-described "warrior queen" look finished with a metallic headband from her indigenous peoples.
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Janelle Monae sparkled in a hooded silver gown which featured 168,000 hand-embroidered crystals.
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"The Irishman" costume designer Sandy Powell has gotten autographs at every awards season on her suit.
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Sandra Oh played with volume with these flared sleeves and feathered train.
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Olivia Colman looked regal in navy with unusual cap sleeves.
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Natalie Portman made a not-so-subtle statement with the names of the female directors not nominated this year embroidered on her cape.
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Saoirse Ronan embraced the peplum trend in a big way.
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Timothee Chalamet bucked the black tie trend in this navy jumpsuit.
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Kristen Wiig turned heads in this dramatic structured gown with contrasting black gloves.
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Gal Gadot wore this racy lacy top paired with a soft whisper pink tulle skirt.
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Spike Lee pays tribute to Kobe Bryant, Janelle Monae sparkles in silver and Kristen Wiig goes for ruffles in red
The rain didn't keep the head-turning fashions away from the red carpet. Check out the most outrageous looks from the Oscars.