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Teyana Taylor cried on stage as Janet Jackson presented her with BET's Icon of the Year at the 2026 BET Awards, praising her inspiration and reflecting on a landmark year that included Oscar and Golden Globe recognition, while emphasising gratitude and a collaborative, mentorship-driven approach to success.
Taylor Swift was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as the youngest female inductee, delivering a 21-minute speech in New York that included a John Dutton quote from Yellowstone about building something worth having and facing critics. She urged artists to stay true to a singular voice, accept constructive feedback, and not try to please everyone, while thanking her family for their support in relocating from Pennsylvania to Nashville.
Simone Ledward Boseman, Chadwick Boseman’s widow, told The Hollywood Reporter in an oral history about the COVID-era Oscars that she had written a full acceptance speech for him for his posthumous Best Actor nomination, found the notes, and shared the sentiments she would have voiced, while recounting the night Anthony Hopkins won and Boseman’s enduring legacy.
Jim Carrey appeared at the 51st Cesar Awards in Paris to receive a lifetime achievement honor and spoke in French, a rare public moment that quickly went viral and sparked online conspiracy theories that he was replaced by an impersonator; despite the chatter, many fans defended him, pointing out his energy and that he looked like his previous self.
Jim Carrey accepted a Cesar Award in Paris, delivering his speech entirely in French while reflecting on his French-Canadian roots and thanking family, joking that his French was 'almost mediocre' as his tongue tired.
At the 2026 Grammys, Bad Bunny accepted the Best Música Urbana Album award for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS and used the moment to declare 'ICE out,' saying 'we’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans,' urging love over hate and highlighting immigration issues; the speech drew a huge standing ovation and echoed his past critiques of ICE.
Sharon Stone used her Astra Awards acceptance speech to call out rude tablemates who questioned her seat and asked, “Who are you and why are you sitting here?” replying with a blunt “fuck you,” before pivoting to a broader message about fame with purpose and highlighting her long-running AIDS activism with amfAR.
A Times analysis of Golden Globes speeches uses Teyana Taylor’s win to illustrate four guidelines for a memorable acceptance speech: map an emotional arc, make dedications meaningful, avoid stuffing the speech with endless names, and plan a strong exit, with examples from Demi Moore and Paul Thomas Anderson to show how restraint and preparation create iconic moments.
Nate Bargatze hosted the 2025 Emmys with a poorly received and controversial bit involving a donation counter and rushed speeches, which distracted from the celebration of winners and the event's overall joy. Despite his intentions to support charity, the segment was seen as awkward and unfunny, overshadowing heartfelt moments from winners like Hannah Einbinder, Cristin Milioti, and Noah Wyle. The ceremony was marred by uneven timing and unrestrained presenter speeches, but many winners still managed to shine and enjoy their moment.
Wanda Sykes delivered a humorous and heartfelt 26-minute acceptance speech at the Critics Choice Association's LGBTQ+ event, where she acknowledged fellow winners, celebrated LGBTQ+ icons, and emphasized the importance of protecting trans rights as a crucial next movement.
Beyoncé made her first awards show appearance since the release of Cowboy Carter at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, where she was honored with the Innovator Award and delivered a powerful acceptance speech about the challenges and rewards of being an innovator in the music industry. She expressed gratitude to her husband, Jay-Z, and their three children, and dedicated the award to other music innovators.
Taylor Swift teases "many exciting things ahead" while accepting the Artist of the Year trophy at the iHeartRadio Music Awards through a pre-recorded message, expressing gratitude to her fans and hinting at upcoming projects. She also announced her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," set to release on April 19, and expressed excitement for the future while winning multiple awards at the event.
Despite not winning the best lead actress category at the 2024 Oscars, Lily Gladstone expressed feeling the love and pride, especially from Indian Country, following the ceremony. Nominated for her role in "Killers of the Flower Moon," she would have been the first Native American to win the best actress award. Gladstone also felt a sense of honor during the performance of the best original song nominee from the film.
Emma Stone referenced a Taylor Swift lyric in her emotional Oscars acceptance speech for Best Actress, thanking her team and family, including her daughter. The reference to Swift's song "Bigger Than the Whole Sky" is seen as a nod to their close friendship, with fans speculating about the song's meaning. Stone's win was for her role in "Poor Things," and the Oscars also saw "Oppenheimer" dominate with multiple awards, and a standout performance of "I'm Just Ken" from the film adaptation of Barbie.
Emma Stone emotionally thanked her 2-year-old daughter Louise during her Oscars acceptance speech for best actress, expressing her love and gratitude. She also acknowledged her family and husband, Dave McCary. Stone's stunning Louis Vuitton gown and a broken dress mishap added to the memorable evening. This marks Stone's second Oscar win, and she and McCary welcomed Louise in 2021 after a private pregnancy and a secret wedding in 2020.