Forest Whitaker Wins Best Actor | 79th Oscars (2007)

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  • @mwee9070
    @mwee9070 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1787

    Forest is one hell of a freakin actor. He's a REAL dude, and doesn't have to fake it to make it like 99 percent of the people in hollywood. This man is legit!

    • @islanspice
      @islanspice 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One of my favorite actor ..I luv to watch any movie he acts in....but Repo Man is my favorite...I had to watch it a couple times to understand how if F' up his buddy life for sheer fun or he was jealous of his life,

    • @immune18
      @immune18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He doesnt have to fake it? ermm.. i got some bad news about what Acting is my man

    • @reader6690
      @reader6690 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. Amazing actor..sooo talented.

    • @finallythere100
      @finallythere100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@immune18 What do you mean?

    • @immune18
      @immune18 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Acting is literally the definition of faking it 😂

  • @hassaanmirza4628
    @hassaanmirza4628 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1643

    I love the little fist pump that Ryan Gosling did when Forrest Whittaker won, such a good sport, and a very well deserved Oscar.

    • @hassaanmirza4628
      @hassaanmirza4628 9 ปีที่แล้ว +174

      Speaking of good sports, forgot to mention how DiCaprio and Gosling gave him a standing ovation.

    • @evanhanson6924
      @evanhanson6924 8 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      +Hassaan Mirza Will Smith also gave Forest Whittaker a handshake and standing ovation.

    • @weedliftlefty5425
      @weedliftlefty5425 7 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      like they had a choice

    • @manaooooOOOO
      @manaooooOOOO 7 ปีที่แล้ว +75

      It may be just me but it often seems like Gosling does not really care about awards, considering his reaction when both winning and losing. He seems like a pretty chill guy

    • @keishadewsbury1104
      @keishadewsbury1104 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ryan stood up for him bcuz it was probably one of the best an well deserved oscar ever not to mention his speech 👏

  • @JVO343
    @JVO343 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1333

    That was one of the best Oscar acceptance speeches of all-time! 💯🔥

    • @lzi9452
      @lzi9452 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Johnny Montalvo joe Pesci’s was better

    • @pasandesilva2295
      @pasandesilva2295 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lzi9452 simply Thank You!

    • @muhammadalex6566
      @muhammadalex6566 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      adrian's was the best

    • @oeu3669
      @oeu3669 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Johnny Montalvo literally felt every second of sincerity

    • @glipk
      @glipk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Joaquin's was great too

  • @cooperfranco
    @cooperfranco 9 ปีที่แล้ว +482

    This speech remains as one of the guiding forces of my life.

    • @cjm608
      @cjm608 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agree.

    • @1987phillybilly
      @1987phillybilly 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You are correct sir, he and Russell Crow, when he won for gladiator, two of the best I ever heard.

    • @IFONLY2011S
      @IFONLY2011S 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      .

    • @adambarnard5561
      @adambarnard5561 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah I'm just seeing this speech for the first. This is one of the best Oscar speeches I've seen.

  • @Jake-oo5ek
    @Jake-oo5ek 10 ปีที่แล้ว +526

    Unbelievably talented, completely deserved, great story also.

  • @Rhekluse
    @Rhekluse 9 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    He came right back out to accept an award for his speech. I have been watching these all afternoon and this is hands down one of the most inspirational. The look on everyone's face tells all, especially will smith and Leo dicaprio.

    • @ScorpioBeauty
      @ScorpioBeauty 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      right. Will, Leonardo, and James McAvoy looked like they were about to cry

    • @D.j.2580
      @D.j.2580 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rachel Stoutamire looool

  • @52BLUE
    @52BLUE 8 ปีที่แล้ว +510

    I spend too much time watching these acceptance speeches, but this speech was certainly worth sifting through the rest. One of the finer speeches i've heard in this life time.

    • @Teme44
      @Teme44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Facts !

    • @suzyq3040
      @suzyq3040 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I’m a sucker for acceptance speeches! Especially of my favorite actors. I love movies!

    • @moviescinema958
      @moviescinema958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@suzyq3040 Same

    • @adebimpebashorun3417
      @adebimpebashorun3417 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too

  • @Melmam100
    @Melmam100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +651

    He's incredible. I love this actor so much.
    Also can't believe James McAvoy wasn't nominated at the oscars at all. Because he was perfect in this movie.

    • @miturtow
      @miturtow 8 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      James McAvoy is a huge talent.
      Waiting for his Oscar also.

    • @sike1917
      @sike1917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Would’ve thought Forrest would be support and James lead. Leo up for blood diamond instead of departed is odd too.

    • @sisilabtj6086
      @sisilabtj6086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He had a crazy performance in split

    • @xstacyk7387
      @xstacyk7387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Mccvoy didn't stand a chance infront of Whittaker

    • @kat2435
      @kat2435 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He should have had several nominations already. His performances in The Last King of Scotland, Atonement and Split were incredible.

  • @hitrecordsam
    @hitrecordsam ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That emotional look from Keisha, his wife at the time, always moved me. May she rest in peace 💙

  • @djahimsa
    @djahimsa 11 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    Look at Leo's face (and some of the others) ... they are captivated by what he's saying.

  • @Crunchysopa52
    @Crunchysopa52 10 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    What, and such, a heartfelt and moving speech to say the least.

    • @MyMili1234
      @MyMili1234 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      how weird it is, that to hear from the Idi Amin, for me, very weird

  • @mamaluco4209
    @mamaluco4209 10 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    What a beautiful speech--He not only thanked God, but also his ancestors--POWERFUL.

  • @jean-christophebriolin8989
    @jean-christophebriolin8989 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Ryan Goslings reaction is so nice! He is legitimately happy for Forest!

  • @Fhoebys16
    @Fhoebys16 10 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    What a beautiful speech. So genuine. I cried of excitement for him. That's how a speech should be at the oscars

  • @BritishJenniPixieExplorer
    @BritishJenniPixieExplorer 10 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    This man is a revelation in acting, and it's rather unfortunate that he isn't given the meaty roles that other lesser actors receive. He is a Best Actor winner yet he has done far too many 'B' movies for someone of his talents. Still, that night belonged to him, and his acceptance speech was just so heartfelt and genuine. Matthew McConaughey just won this years Best Actor for his performance in 'Dallas Buyers Club', and he deserved it, but it amazes me how he is given so much 'credit' and 'props' for thanking God; like it is such a rare occurrence; when there were others, like Mr Whitaker, who have done so before him.

    • @DisemboweII
      @DisemboweII 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's a new age, with new challenges; to have faith now is more of a struggle than it was 5 years ago when "atheism" was just a mumbled idea rather than a pseudo-movement

    • @lafq
      @lafq 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Roy Batty "Pseudo-movement?" lol

    • @DisemboweII
      @DisemboweII 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Luisan Falconi It's a false movement; people think atheism is new, fresh and exciting when it's been around since the dawn of religion. It's nothing new, it's nothing special, and most importantly history shows it also culminates in not much at all.

    • @ziggen2434
      @ziggen2434 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roy Batty
      Well effen said!

    • @lafq
      @lafq 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lmao. By that logic, nothing is new because most, if not all ideas have always existed.

  • @tbizone2002
    @tbizone2002 9 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    that was such an honest and poignant speech. Amazing performance!

  • @elohinotheodore
    @elohinotheodore 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Forrest is very underrated. He was fantastic in the Last King of Scotland. His performance was so believable.

  • @richardson.1424
    @richardson.1424 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It's beautiful to see other actors being happy for one another. I loved Gosling's reaction.

  • @ronaldososa1844
    @ronaldososa1844 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1123

    Everyone talking about Leonardo DiCaprio not winnig, when Peter O'Toole died without winning any of his eight nominations

    • @GokesHells
      @GokesHells 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      it s a life

    • @Selenite11
      @Selenite11 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Stefan Siljanoski Absolutely. Or greatness of Forest Whitaker.

    • @shopo6847
      @shopo6847 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      and what about Ridley Scott? Fml

    • @cart13tag
      @cart13tag 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      At least Peter O Toole won an honorary oscar.

    • @fishbone3333
      @fishbone3333 7 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      That is not true. They are both great actors. DiCaprio has been doing great work for decades, from Gilbert Grape, Basketball Diaries all the way to Wolf and Reverent.

  • @traciem08
    @traciem08 9 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    Gosh, I love this man. He's such a strong, involved, God-fearing, family-oriented man. On top of all that, he's a wonderful actor, director and producer. God bless you and your family, Forest Whitaker. 😊

    • @georgemilo7649
      @georgemilo7649 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      It's funny that God-fearing is an admirable trait

    • @randhirsingh9258
      @randhirsingh9258 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      God fearing?? .... That's not a quality..... God loving is...

    • @traciem08
      @traciem08 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      To me it is. It is a virtue. It is a good moral quality. May God bless you, Sunny Singh. I hope you continue to receive all that you need and desire. :)

    • @GroundhogDayisAWESOME
      @GroundhogDayisAWESOME 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      allah is the moon god of the mid east

  • @sephrothguy
    @sephrothguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That was probably one of the best speeches I've ever heard

  • @GatorGirl04
    @GatorGirl04 11 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    absolutely adore me some Mr. Forest Whitaker. He's speech was so heartfelt and special. But I have to say seeing Will, Leo, Dijimon and Ryan standing up for him was really cool too. They know he acted his ass off in Scotland and deserved that Oscar.

  • @angelasimmons4198
    @angelasimmons4198 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Forest Whitaker is one of my favorite actors. He brings out the humanity in each character he plays. He seems to have such a beautiful spirit. Well deserved award for Last King of Scotland.

  • @ororomunroe4055
    @ororomunroe4055 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    1:22 James McAvoy looks so proud, hopefully one day he gets his too, he was so robbed for Split not even a nomination...

    • @DuzBee
      @DuzBee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Arya Stark yer I know right, Split was legit, the foundation of acting.... I can only assumed James has pissed off someone BIG from the film industry or that he just hasn’t been a ‘yes man’ like other fakers.

  • @oreillymartin666
    @oreillymartin666 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    So much respect to Forest Whitaker!!! He has done amazing work over his career.

  • @StressFreeCity
    @StressFreeCity 11 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Greatest Oscar acceptance speech ever made. I was around 17 years old or so when I watched it live and it left me both in tears and covered in goose bumps.

    • @shawbrothers18
      @shawbrothers18 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is beautiful

  • @elnegroik
    @elnegroik 13 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    The epitome of dignity and grace. Real stand up character.

  • @olua.7812
    @olua.7812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Lemme tell you, this year was STACKED. So much raw talent on display.

  • @paulsackley4119
    @paulsackley4119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Forest is an amazing and inspiring man. I love his vulnerability.

  • @TheStevstef
    @TheStevstef 11 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    Now thats a speech!

  • @akash9818
    @akash9818 11 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I was surprised at how good Forest Whitaker was in The last King of Scotland.
    Well deserved

  • @michaelkelso2330
    @michaelkelso2330 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I love Forest Whitaker in every movie he has been in...so talented

  • @KevinMuller5
    @KevinMuller5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've been watching the Oscars since 1995 and this still remains of the best, and most genuine, speeches I've seen.

  • @alfredomoreno8516
    @alfredomoreno8516 10 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    OMG how exciting moment his voice is shaking so much.

  • @danielshamu8890
    @danielshamu8890 10 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    This was one hell of a list let me tell you, most if not all those guys deserved that award in that category

    • @SaintMu
      @SaintMu 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Daniel Shamu right? holy sh*t what a spectacular lineup, like, I'm happy Forest won because I love his performances so much, but every single one of the other nominees had won, they'd still be worthy winners... Seriously though, I hope DiCaprio gets his Oscar next time, because we've been sleeping on his talent a few times (I say that remembering his performances in blood diamond, wolf of wall street, even django unchained as a supporting actor...)

  • @DiRrTyDaNcInGlOvEr
    @DiRrTyDaNcInGlOvEr 13 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He is just heartbreaking. Everytime he speaks I feel like crying!!! Extrodinary actor.

  • @erinpilla
    @erinpilla 10 ปีที่แล้ว +527

    Forest Whitaker's performance in The Last King of Scotland is cringe-inducing, in a good way. Whenever I see him I remember Idi Amin and I just tremble in fear. I mean he was scary in The Last King of Scotland and just watching it gave me and my sister Forest-Whitaker-as-Idi-Amin-phobia! You know a performance is great if it still affects people years after!

    • @zachweeks3981
      @zachweeks3981 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Eddie VIII Still won every major acting award that year for Best Actor. He was amazing. Just watched that movie. He deserved it. I would've loved to see Will Smith win it too.

    • @zachweeks3981
      @zachweeks3981 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Eddie VIII Pretty much every performance that year is forgettable then. I just watched The Last King Of Scotland, I know for damn sure I will never forget his performance. Leo's is forgettable. Will Smith's was great, but not Oscar worthy, O'toole is great, but certainly not his best, more like a late career gem. Gosling gave a great performance, but it is certainly forgettable as well. Whittaker's performance is not forgettable. Maybe for you, but anyone who has seen that movie will surely not forget his performance. He deserved the trophy. More so than anyone else that year. Did you come here to this video just to hate on him?

    • @zachweeks3981
      @zachweeks3981 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Eddie VIII Let me tell you how pissed I am about Edward Norton not winning best actor for American History X, that is a crime in my book. Leo is quite overrated. His performance is What's Eating Gilbert Grape is amazing, and I loved him in Wolf of Wall Street. But he isn't all he is made out to be for sure.

    • @AndyP998
      @AndyP998 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Movie was good and his acting way above super. Had my eye on him since first saw in small role in platoon and he is great whatever role he does. Idi Amin was made for him.
      Eddie im sorry it wasnt Transformers part X for you...

    • @scifinerd17
      @scifinerd17 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Eddie VIII Geez you’ve got such a hate-boner for a lot of things, you need to fucking cool it.

  • @2009600GSXR
    @2009600GSXR ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow!!
    By far, the best speech ever for someone winning An Oscar.
    You can feel the passion of his words.
    This guy’s career is like wine, it gets better with time
    Enough!! 🇵🇷❤️

  • @ProForgeRacing
    @ProForgeRacing 10 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Wow that was a pretty powerful Oscar speech, as opposed to him thanking first and most importantly the director, then aaaall the cast and crew who were all so amazing and a pleasure to work with, then the studio, then his family, he did something unique.

  • @ashoknagaraj3706
    @ashoknagaraj3706 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I literally got teary eyed hearing his thank you speech. What an actor.

  • @mistydayremainsofthejudgment
    @mistydayremainsofthejudgment 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    definitely one of the best oscar speeches ever.

  • @logansmovieoutlet9622
    @logansmovieoutlet9622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Such a well deserved win. A truly underrated performance

  • @jaquen1977
    @jaquen1977 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Forest's performance in The Last King of Scotland is startling. It truly is one of THE great screen performances of all time.

  • @Ramon_92
    @Ramon_92 11 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    He was amazing in The Last King Of Scotland !

    • @CJODell12
      @CJODell12 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Damn straight he was. I really thought he WAS Idi Amin. By the way, Forest won no less than 26 awards for his role, including all 5 major award groups (Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, Critic's Choice, and Screen Actors Guild).

    • @Ramon_92
      @Ramon_92 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah he truley is something special indeed may god bless him and us all .

    • @MrAkashvj96
      @MrAkashvj96 11 ปีที่แล้ว

      don't you feel he played more of a supporting character

    • @Ramon_92
      @Ramon_92 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      A supporting charachter of who? James Mcavoy? lol

    • @MrAkashvj96
      @MrAkashvj96 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      030terror Yeah James Mcavoy was clearly the lead character.

  • @DancingErica333
    @DancingErica333 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a powerful and inspirational speech! Forest was incredible in this movie - so deserved of this award. And how beautiful he chooses to use his 2 minutes in the spotlight to be a torchbearer and tell others you can do it too. Thank you Forest.

  • @miroslavtomic7038
    @miroslavtomic7038 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Last King of Scotland is not much of a movie, but Forest's performance as Idi Amin was simly perfection.

  • @kimbackus4904
    @kimbackus4904 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    His speech put tears in my eyes! That is the sign of a great actor! I've never been moved that much by any other Oscar acceptance speech before!

  • @eddjoey
    @eddjoey 13 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Peter O'Toole's face when the winner was announced broke my heart =(

    • @kingofpopbts2080
      @kingofpopbts2080 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He should have won Oscar long long ago... for The Lion in Winter (1968). But his best performance is in Lawrance of Arabia (1962). That year, Oscar-winner Gregory Peck also delivered one of the finest performances of all time....

  • @OsagieGuobadia
    @OsagieGuobadia ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Forest Whitaker is also the director of "Hope Floats" back in the year 1998. The nice speech he ever had to say during his winning oscar for "The Last King Of Scotland" movie in 2006.

  • @nihatsavmaz6677
    @nihatsavmaz6677 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Most underrated speech at the oscars ever!

  • @nongthip
    @nongthip 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Leo DiCaprio was great in Blood Diamond, arguably his best performance. But Forest Whitaker was mesmerizing in Last King of Scotland. Tough choice, either of them would have been very deserving.

    • @amosonyoutube
      @amosonyoutube ปีที่แล้ว

      I think they picked the right choice but that’s a tough one

    • @lexkanyima2195
      @lexkanyima2195 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@amosonyoutube it is very picky that year

  • @shanenolan085
    @shanenolan085 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Forrest did a FANTASTIC job in ALL his films but he was menacing and terrific in the film 💯💯👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👑 🏆

  • @shonda79able
    @shonda79able 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That speech was awesome. He captivated the whole audience. Well deserved Oscar. I also thought Kerry Washington should have received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She was awesome as well.

  • @danieljankowski6659
    @danieljankowski6659 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The most beautiful speech I've ever heard, he's alluding to things so profound that I wish he had more time to expound on.

  • @fsirlancelot4337
    @fsirlancelot4337 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just LOVE him so so much. No airs and graces, just a wonderful human being.

  • @BigBadMadDog.
    @BigBadMadDog. 8 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    It's pretty funny watching the previous Best Actor awards being given because it seems like Leo is a nominee in 90% of them.

  • @betaromeo9715
    @betaromeo9715 11 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    One of the best acceptance speeches ever.

  • @gonstotwriter
    @gonstotwriter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My favorite kind of speech: straight from the heart.

  • @illyrianwarr1or
    @illyrianwarr1or 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man made me cry 😢 he is an amazing actor man he plays the role like he was born inside that place

  • @lukas0305
    @lukas0305 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    probably the best and most touching acceptence speech I've ever seen by one of the greatest actors of all time

  • @DarlaReborn
    @DarlaReborn 9 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    What an amazing speech! Congrats to a great Spirit!

  • @StormShadow743
    @StormShadow743 9 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Reese Witherspoon... damn.

    • @alxmix27
      @alxmix27 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Jérémie Bradette agree

    • @raj8294
      @raj8294 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      She's average

    • @JamesSmith-ek1or
      @JamesSmith-ek1or 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Broad shoulders

    • @patrickpreston3904
      @patrickpreston3904 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jérémie Bradette Agreed. She’s beautiful

    • @allovdem
      @allovdem 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      An average white girl

  • @sinansaulic4000
    @sinansaulic4000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Forest is a legend.

  • @cowboysfan1964
    @cowboysfan1964 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The most incredible,amazing, real speeches I have ever heard!

  • @miloa.2684
    @miloa.2684 9 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    Leonardo NoOscaro
    he better win an Oscar before I die

    • @alberto-kt6fp
      @alberto-kt6fp 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      sorry but peter o'toole not win an Oscar and died

    • @nathan3dwilkes
      @nathan3dwilkes 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      alberto Cine That is a much bigger shame

    • @TenSheffield
      @TenSheffield 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      alberto Cine Peter O'Toole receieved an Honorary Oscar.

    • @nathan3dwilkes
      @nathan3dwilkes 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Jan Schönfeld But not a normal oscar.

    • @runnerlegend7726
      @runnerlegend7726 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      alberto Cine He got an honorary Oscar

  • @primosuperfan1393
    @primosuperfan1393 11 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    That was a powerfull speech.

  • @fishbone3333
    @fishbone3333 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Best Oscar speech ever.

  • @Gombeboy
    @Gombeboy 13 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He played Idi Amin better than Amin could play himself. Also he worked really hard to develop himself in the role. It is probably one of my favourite pieces of acting of all time as Forest showed that all us humble men have monsterous sides within us, whilst those we percieve as monsters, such as Amin, are really just as human as you or me.

  • @106andie
    @106andie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow this lineup is great! Forrest Whitaker deserved it. Although I’m sad that Peter O’ toile never won.

  • @tomsmith9048
    @tomsmith9048 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm watching the last king of Scotland now but his speech was passionate and you can tell he's a good honest skin

  • @akashsaha9697
    @akashsaha9697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Leo stands and claps....that's how a legend respects another ❣️

  • @MsVanessa995
    @MsVanessa995 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    oh my goodness, im crying! what a wonderful speech! i havent seen the last king of scotland, but if he's won an oscar especially over Leo D, then he must have done a great job!

  • @christianarce801
    @christianarce801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like how Leo is completely dialed in to Forests speech

  • @BrendanJSmith
    @BrendanJSmith 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reese Witherspoon has NEVER looked more beautiful than this!

  • @pedrogarcia9904
    @pedrogarcia9904 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love classiness that the Oscars bring its just a room with humble, intelligent ,talented human beings.

  • @_poozer_3470
    @_poozer_3470 11 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    This isn't the first time I've watched this in this lifetime. But I probably will again before the end of my lifetime, and if I'm lucky, I'll do it while entering into the next lifetime.

  • @ryahelta7835
    @ryahelta7835 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He has great spirit.

  • @1987phillybilly
    @1987phillybilly 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Funny thing about this, two years before hand, my now ex-wife and I found two bottle feeder kittens and the one, she named Forest Whitaker. So I feel my cat has also won an Oscar, for best sleeping on the back of the couch category I mean. He has been on so many movies I have enjoyed and was POWERFUL as Amin, who was a larger than life character too. Proud my now 12 year old cat is named after him....

  • @fishbone3333
    @fishbone3333 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the best Oscar speeches ever.
    Some of the other nominees were almost brought to tears with this speech, as was his co-star in Last King of Scotland, James McAvoy.
    What a heartfelt and sincere speech. I had always been a fan of Whittaker's work and was pleased to see him earn the Academy Award for that amazing performance.

  • @ChemiiOneLegacy
    @ChemiiOneLegacy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can tell he has everyone here, gripped by the balls, because that speech was exceptional.

  • @StrawberriKissxX
    @StrawberriKissxX 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Damn that speech! Even Leo is about to cry. haha

  • @adamtherock2008
    @adamtherock2008 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    anybody who hasn't seen Ghost Dog needs to check it out immediately. Sorely underrated and another film that showcases Forest's immense talent

  • @sigwart
    @sigwart 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That's how you accept an oscar from the heart. and.......from, in my opinion,
    the best african american actor in hollywood, and one of the purest actors
    in the biz. forest whitaker.

  • @purpleutopia289
    @purpleutopia289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When he was speaking i dont know why i wanted to cry 😪

  • @gregmagnuson1547
    @gregmagnuson1547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    YO, that might be the best Oscar speech I've ever heard. I just finished watching 'The Last King of Scotland' on HBOmax last night. I remember when the movie came out, I was a junior in high school and couldn't get to the theater to see it, but always wanted to. A jaw-dropping performance and an amazing speech!

  • @happyfistcutscrap
    @happyfistcutscrap 9 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Whitaker gave a great performance in Last King of Scotland, but I thought he gave a slightly better performance in Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai.

  • @puplover7991
    @puplover7991 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gotta take a minute to catch my breath over the gorgeous and adorable James McAvoy.

    • @puplover7991
      @puplover7991 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      terry brown I'm female, you nitwit.

  • @jbscotchman
    @jbscotchman 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I won't lie, this made me tear up. Forest Whitaker is such a great actor!

  • @yamenkhresat778
    @yamenkhresat778 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    2006 Leo was unreal so sad he didn't win the Oscar his performance in Blood Diamond was the best of his career also the Derparted was great in my opinion Leo deserve at least 2 or even 3 Oscar's for his performance 2010 Shutter island and inception was amazing 2013 Gatsby and the Wolf of Wall street was fantastic too so unfair

  • @niparri4187
    @niparri4187 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What a speech!❤

  • @unusualscandalous
    @unusualscandalous 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember that movie. It wasn't something I'd ordinarily watch, but I was stuck at a friend's house and bored. But, I'm glad I did watch it. The acting in it was great all around, and he definitely deserved that Oscar.

  • @Avalyn_Wu
    @Avalyn_Wu 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such a good list of nominees!

  • @RolandArnold
    @RolandArnold 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    best speech ever. a humble man telling what he believes in. and he is right. getting in connection with all that is, lets us understand from heart.

  • @LisandroPrado51
    @LisandroPrado51 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Обожаю этого актёра. Особенно его роль полицейского в фильме Даунтаун. Привет из Москвы.

  • @mcsquare8509
    @mcsquare8509 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Great Actor!

  • @TingitanianCenturion
    @TingitanianCenturion 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    wonderful actor i am impressed

  • @Kigoz4Life
    @Kigoz4Life 9 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    damn his wife is B E A U T I F U L

  • @miroslavtomic7038
    @miroslavtomic7038 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All the nominees that year were Oscar-winning performances, but they stood no chance against Forest's performance in The Last King of Scotland. That was simply perfection. I am not fan of the movie itself and I don't consider it to be more then just above average, but Forest's performance was what held me to my seat for almost an hour after the movie was over.

  • @pianistawms
    @pianistawms 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great actor! What a great speech! What a great man 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 One of the most talented actors of this era.

  • @lordcron
    @lordcron 13 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's such a magical moment! I hope you all felt his spirit. Truly uplifting!