Who are Georgina Chapman’s children? Adrien Brody thanks girlfriend’s kids during Oscars best actor award acceptance speech

97th Academy Awards - Source: Getty
Adrien Brody in the press room at the 97th Academy Awards (Source: Getty)

Adrien Brody has been making headlines as he won the Academy Award for Best Actor for The Brutalist at the Oscars 2025 on March 2, 2025.

On accepting his award from Cillian Murphy, who the award in 2024, Brody made a grand acceptance speech where he sent a shoutout to his girlfriend Georgina Chapman and her two kids – India and Dashiell.

Thanking his team and fellow cast members, he said that he would like to share his award with his “amazing partner,” referencing Chapman. He said that she,

“has not only reinvigorated my own self-worth but my sense of value and my values.”
Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman at 97th Annual Oscars - Arrivals - Source: Getty
Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman at 97th Annual Oscars - Arrivals - Source: Getty

He added,

“and her beautiful children, Dash and India, “I know this has been a roller coaster but thank you for accepting me into your life and Popsie's coming home a winner.”

According to a report in Parade the two first started dating in 2020 and have been together since.

Brody’s speech reflected immense love and respect for his team and other members. Let us learn what else he said during the 97th Academy Awards.


What else did Adrien Brody mention in his Oscars 2025 acceptance speech?

Adrien Brody's speech at the 2025 Oscars was emotional and impactful. In addition to the shoutout he gave to his girlfriend Georgina Chapman and his kids, he expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to work in the film industry.

"Thank you God, thank you for this blessed life," the 51-year-old began.
"If I may just humbly begin by giving thanks for the tremendous outpouring of love that I've felt for this world and every individual that has treated me with respect and appreciation, I feel so fortunate."

He continued to speak about the nuances of acting and about receiving his second Oscar after reportedly going on a hiatus in 2018, as per a report in Parade.

97th Academy Awards - Source: Getty
97th Academy Awards - Source: Getty
"You know, acting is a very fragile profession. It looks very glamorous, and in certain moments it is, but the one thing I've gained with having the privilege to come back here is some perspective." he said.
"No matter where you are in your career and what you've accomplished, it can all go away. And I think what makes this night most special is the awareness of that and the gratitude that I have to still do the work that I love.”

He further described that beyond being the pinnacle of his career, the Oscar signified his chance to begin again. He said that he shares his award,

“with his fellow nominees who are just wonderful human beings who exude grace and goodness and brilliance with their work.”
97th Annual Oscars - Backstage - Source: Getty
97th Annual Oscars - Backstage - Source: Getty

He concluded his speech by thanking his mom and dad in the end.

“They've just created such a strong foundation of respect and of kindness and a wonderful spirit, and they've given me the strength to pursue this dream.” He said.

According to a report in E! News, this is the second Oscar for Adrien Brody for Best Actor. He first earned the award in 2003 for Roman Polanski’s The Pianist.

Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma
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