Oscars 2023: Celebrating Best Supporting Actress Winners

Devine's heartfelt Oscar speech celebrates self-acceptance and gratitude for those who supported her journey.

### Celebrating the Best Supporting Actress: A Night of Heartfelt Tributes and Gratitude
* 🎉 The Oscar for Best Supporting Actress was presented with excitement, highlighting the **incredible performances** of nominees like Jodie Foster and Emily Blunt.
* 🌟 Jodie Foster's portrayal of Bonnie Stoll in "Niad" was praised for its **physical intensity and deep emotional connection**, showcasing her **unwavering support for Diana Nyad**.
* 🔥 Emily Blunt's powerful depiction of Kitty Oppenheimer was noted for capturing the character's **enduring fury**, making her a standout nominee.
* 💔 Dine's performance in "The Holdovers" was recognized for its **poignant representation of grief and healing**, paying tribute to her grandmother's influence.
* 💖 America Ferrera's impactful monologue in "Barbie" resonated widely, addressing the **unrealistic standards women face**, and was celebrated for its **emotional depth**.
* 🏆 Devine's journey from Broadway to winning her first Oscar was marked by **gratitude towards her mother and mentors** who guided her along the way.
* 🙏 In her acceptance speech, Devine expressed her appreciation for those who believed in her, emphasizing the **importance of being true to oneself** and **paving her own path**.
* ✨ The night concluded with heartfelt thanks to friends and supporters, leaving a **lasting impression of unity and inspiration** in the film community.

[Applause] The Oscar goes to Mar Bonita Jamie Marino Regina. [Applause] [Music] K. [Applause] So, I am thrilled to be back on this stage to present this year's Best Supporting Actress Oscar, and I am beyond proud to be able to talk about one of my besties. So, in Niad, Jodie Foster brings a physical intensity coupled with deep concern and care as Bonnie Stoll to Diana Nyad's fierce best friend, motivator, and serious ass kicker. And speaking from personal experience, all of those qualities are very real about Jod as well. There is no one you would rather have your back than the multi-talented Jod Foster. In the last moments of Oppenheimer, Emily Blunt's character Kitty Vising Oppenheimer refuses to shake the offered hand of the man who betrayed her husband. Though it was years later, her eyes had lost none of their fury. If you saw only that extraordinary moment, you would know why Emily Blunt is nominated.

tonight Emily. I am so proud to be your friend, friend, and I am shaking my head in wonder at the beautiful, heartbreaking, and hellbent depths that you brave to play Kitty Oppenheimer. When we meet Mary in the cafeteria in the holdovers, we can feel the unspoken grief simmering under her surface. Dine, my friend, your performance is a tribute to those who have helped others heal in spite of their own pain. It's also a tribute to your grandmother, whose glasses you wore in the film. What an honor to see the world through her eyes and yours, America. America, your powerful Barbie monologue is perhaps the most talked-about moment in the most talked-about movie of the past year. Your words and the passion with which you delivered them about the most impossible standards females must try to live up to galvanized not only women but everyone with a pulse, America. From one woman to another, congratulations on your tour de force, Danielle Brooks. When you were 15 and saw The Color Purple on Broadway with your

father a spark ignited in you, and that spark brought you here today. From making your Broadway debut 10 years later as Sophia to almost 10 years after that, giving this transcendent performance on the big screen where we don't just see Sophia's strength, but we see her vulnerability as well. You have earned this full-circle moment, my friend, and the Oscar goes to Devine. [Music] This is the first Oscar win and nomination for [Applause] [Music] Diney. [Music] God is so good. God is so good. You know, I um, I didn't think I was supposed to be doing this as a career. I started off as a singer, and my mother said to me, Go across that street, street to that theater department. There's something for you there. And I thank my mother for doing that. I thank you to all the people who have stepped in my path and has been there for me, who has ushered me and guided me. I am so grateful to all you beautiful people out here for so

long. I've always wanted to be different, and now I realize I just need to be myself, and I thank you. I thank you for seeing me, Ron Van Lou. I thank you when I was the only black girl in that class, when you saw me, and you told me I was enough. And when I told you I don't see myself, you said that's fine, we're going to forge our own path, you're going to lay a trail for yourself. I am so grateful to all the women who have been by my side: Colen C, Barbara Brockley, Tracy Brenan, Sarah Fargo. I have to give a special shout-out to my publicist, and I know y'all said don't say nothing about no publicist, but you don't have a publicist like I have a publicist. You have been by my side through the entire thing, and I am forever grateful. I pray to God that I get to do this more than once. I thank you for seeing me. Have a blessed night. Thank you so much. [Music]

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Oscars

Best Supporting Actress Oscar Presentation

Jamie Marino presents the Best Supporting Actress Oscar, highlighting her friend Jodie Foster's intense and caring performance in Niad.

She also praises Emily Blunt's powerful portrayal of Kitty Oppenheimer, Mary from The Holdovers for her tribute to healing, and America's impactful Barbie monologue.

Danielle Brooks is congratulated for her powerful performance, creating a significant impact on women and everyone else.

Devine's journey from a Broadway debut as Sophia to an Oscar-winning performance on the big screen showcases her strength and vulnerability.

She expresses gratitude to her mother and those who have guided her along the way.

Devine emphasizes the importance of being herself and acknowledges the women who have supported her, as well as her publicist for their unwavering presence.

Applause and music are often used to enhance performances and create a lively atmosphere.

They play a significant role in engaging the audience and expressing appreciation.

The combination of both elements can elevate the overall experience of an event or show.