Eddie Murphy reveals Robin Williams tried to talk him out of Oscar speech calling out lack of Black nominees

Eddie Murphy has shared that Robin Williams once urged him not to criticize the Academy over its lack of Black nominees at ...

Eddie Murphy Says Robin Williams Tried To Talk Him Out Of Oscar Racism Speech

Eddie Murphy said Robin Williams questioned his speech about the Oscars’ history of slighting Black actors during the 1988 ...

Eddie Murphy Recalls Robin Williams’ Remark Before Critical Oscar Speech

Eddie Murphy recently recalled what Robin Williams told him before they presented awards at the 1988 Oscars. In a new ...

Iconic comedian was nearly talked out of giving crucial Oscars speech

Eddie Murphy’s speech addressing the lack of recognition of Black actors at the 1988 Oscars almost didn’t happen — and it was ...

Timothée Chalamet Admits He's Disappointed He Didn't Win Best Actor Oscar for Bob Dylan Movie: 'People Can Call Me a Try-Hard'

Timothée Chalamet admitted in a new interview that he wishes he'd won the Oscar for Best Actor back in March for his ...
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Oscars acceptance speeches have gotten longer over the decades

When Patty Duke won the best supporting actress Oscar for 1963's "The Miracle Worker," she walked to the microphone, clutched her golden statue and spoke just two words. "Thank you." That was the last ...

Eddie Murphy reveals Robin Williams tried to talk him out of Oscars speech criticising lack of Black recognition

Eddie Murphy has revealed that Robin Williams tried to talk him out of his Oscars speech regarding the lack of Black ...