Cillian Murphy Wins Best Actor for 'Oppenheimer' | 96th Oscars (2024)

Nicolas Cage, Matthew McConaughey, Brendan Fraser, Ben Kingsley and Forest Whitaker present Cillian Murphy with the Oscar for Best Actor for his role in 'Oppenheimer' at the 96th Oscars (2024).
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Cillian Murphy Wins Best Actor for 'Oppenheimer' | 96th Oscars (2024)
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[@evanneal264]

This award was won By Order of the Peaky Blinders Congratulations Cillian Murphy

[@roseberrybushasmr1299]

😂😂😂

[@karo84]

❤ he was ROBBED by the Emmys for that performance!!

[@candy9986]

☺️💕

[@ms2bloved126]

😂

[@davisjustin1313]

I believe it's pronounced Peaky fookin' Blinders. 😉

[@brcshephard]

Six films and 20 years under Nolan, Cillian Murphy has earned this moment!!!

[@willapple8145]

Christopher Nolan was like Cillian i have roll for you here is a hat a cigarette Cillian: im in 👨‍🔬💣🇯🇵

[@jpineapple9495]

everyone forgets about red eye!!! watch it!!

[@Reportbots]

what?

[@NoticerOfficial]

@@jpineapple9495red eye is what gif Nolan’s attention for Scare crow

[@marcusmcgill4423]

@@NoticerOfficial Actually, Cillian auditioned to be Batman before Nolan gave him the role of Crane/Scarecrow. You can see Cillian in the suit. Footage is online.

[@sexysportsfan1]

very classy to have previous winners give out the award.

[@gautamdeusa]

Especially Ben Kingsley introducing Murphy.

[@luciladealejandro8448]

I really love how they compliment them individually. You can see how much it means to the nominees. It’s a great idea to do it that way…👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@cleverusername9369]

I like this format

[@kimciszek-kane397]

Love that! Hope it continues!

[@bruceturnbull4219]

@@cleverusername9369yeah they used this presenting style in previous years, I remember they did it the year Heath Ledger won

[@staceynicole8978]

What I love about Cillian is he is so shy. He hates the spotlight yet loves what he does. He puts his whole being into everything he works on and it shows. Yet he is incredibly humble.

[@alyssa0411]

He’s so enigmatic. You watch, he will disappear back to Ireland and we won’t hear from him for 6-7 months. He’s so incredibly private and puts family first. Talented but your classic textbook introvert who just loves acting.

[@paulmathews7021]

I like that he was so humble on stage, what a very fine actor, and I love that he spoke the couple of words I Irish to finish.

[@monopoman]

He was damn good in Peaky Blinders and Inception as well but Oppenheimer is his best work by far.

[@somethingelse2814]

​@@alyssa0411I agree with your sentiment. However, one can not be enigmatic and textbook. Although his affect is common among very introverted people, I would argue that his type of introversion is rather rare, but perhaps not as rare among the great people we often celebrate. It takes an impressive mind to play an impressive mind. You can see it as much in Batman Begins as you can with Oppenhiemer.

[@paulhomsy2751]

Private and shy are two very different things. He is a private individual. He isn't shy. He's a full range actor.

[@JordanNMovies]

Happy he won. He didn’t just play Oppenheimer. He was Oppenheimer.

[@alyssa0411]

I feel the same way about how well he brought Tommy Shelby to life in Peaky Blinders. He didn’t just play Tommy, he was Tommy. No one else would ever have been better at that role. He has such an amazing way to almost effortlessly morph into his characters. Truly a natural at acting.

[@gautamdeusa]

As a student of theoretical physics, I am happy that Oppenheimer is getting the recognition to common people outside the world of Physics. No point of blaming him for today. He could see it coming - he only did his duty.

[@BatmanHQYT]

Absolutely. Completely disappeared into the role.

[@gunstarone493]

True. Much like Val Kilmer in The Doors playing Jim Morrison. He was Jim.

[@AdjectiveOtter]

He’s Oppenheimer?! GET HIM!

[@lissandrafreljord7913]

Now that's how you do it. Cillian was the only one of the winning actors that night that greeted all 5 past winners on the stage, shaking their hands. Such a humble man he is.

[@jcb728]

He’s so humble and so genuine and so talented. He’s not American, soo no surprise. We kinda suck lol

[@jjs1990]

It will literally never be that deep - like ever

[@Luke101]

@@jjs1990bro shut UP

[@DebbieFree100]

I believe he would have rather spent time talking with each of those prior winners than to give a speech.

[@mytv89626]

​@@DebbieFree100 Minus Fraser. He likes plenty of (free) drinks while he's talking your ear off.

[@tinay9491]

enjoyed Nicholas Cage being who he is.

[@Seryma86]

Lol he’s awesome can’t even lie. Def out there but I can respect that

[@YorgosL1]

Seem like he back in the spotlight

[@Follow-The-Spiders]

@@YorgosL1he never left😎

[@spartyontop]

He looks really good for his age.

[@bren2954]

⁠@@spartyontopdon’t you mean for his cage 😎

[@brandoncaridi5229]

Love how he took his time to shake all their hands before his speech. Always feels like he’s the quintessential team player.

[@carlo0425]

Very contrast to RDJ ignoring Ke

[@shermanator9283]

Probably wasn’t worried about time constraints. He won the top Oscar, he simply gets more time for his speech.

[@allforgood9722]

​@@shermanator9283 Probably? Maybe? No, Cillian's just a gentleman and a class act. Still kept his speech shorter than RDJ.

[@MichaelCH2007]

He was the only one of the four acting winners to do that. I think Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Robert Downey Jr were both a bit overwhelmed and Emma Stone had a wardrobe malfunction.

[@Irish780]

Its how peaker blinders do it😊

[@hymnofthenightingale]

Cillian Murphy's performance in Oppenheimer was incredible and masterful. I'm so glad that he won.

[@BigWilt2000]

Same and yes he was great

[@seanohare5488]

Me too

[@annettegilbert3715]

He was phenomenal ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@godfather6942]

Being introduced by Ben Kingsley, who played as Gandhi, has to be an amazing honor.

[@nelsonhunter-valls3206]

A beautiful irony of sorts, an actor who played a man most know for peace, introducing an actor portraying a man who gave humanity its greatest tool for destruction.

[@jcnom6606]

@@nelsonhunter-valls3206 Alfred Nobel invented dynamite

[@keithsmd1948]

The theme of any Oscar broadcast is “show business people slobbering over each other telling themselves how wonderful they are” but Kingsley congratulating Murphy for his “courage” in agreeing to star in Oppenheimer before reading the script was a new low. Murphy reported got paid $10 million for the role. How much courage does it take to accept more money than 99.9% of the people in the world are going to make in their lifetimes?

[@Mr-Bogs]

Stephen Baldwin took Ben Kingsley to acting school

[@trailblazer77]

*sir

[@fletcherskelton7348]

Nic Cage was somehow both flattering and hilarious. This is how all nominees should be honored at the Oscar’s from now on.

[@Wendys___]

The only way I’d watch the Oscar’s is if he hosted

[@Mfdoorway]

People don’t give Nic Cage enough credit. He often plays caricatures but he is a genuinely good actor and he is genuinely funny.

[@SamuelSchweiglen-ok9ws]

@@Mfdoorwayyeah, he’s a fucking good actor. My fav role of his is Roy in Matchstick Men. He Should have won the best actor Oscar for that movie alone, for goddamn sure.

[@griffinholahan123]

From a Scarecrow, Quiet Place, to Oppenheimer and an Oscar Winner! Congrats Cillian!!

[@patrickxiong7983]

It's thomas fucking shelby

[@littlehomie1854]

By the order of the peaky blinders!!

[@jduke93]

From 28 days later to an Oscar

[@markwatson3766]

Peaky blinders! Oppenheimer boring and snoring

[@Bearedd]

You guys are forgetting about the “red eye” he took to get to this stage.

[@Echolightr]

"Academy Award winner Cillian Murphy" Feels good to say that

[@graziemille2454]

At the end, CM says “Go raibh mile maith agat", means Thank You in Irish. Must have especially pleased his father who taught Irish. Love this brilliant actor!

[@Gigemhorns2011]

He actually just said go raibh maith agaibh. It’s plural.

[@nikkib5079]

Thank you for this I watched it over and over again but couldn’t understand what he said there at the end!

[@OpheliaDarkling]

@@nikkib5079 I knew it was Gaelic but had no idea what he said. Dude should do a language app for teaching Gaelic hehe..would be soothing and groovy 😎

[@Gigemhorns2011]

@@OpheliaDarkling Gaeilge is the actual language (pronounced gwell-gah). Saying the Irish speak Gaelic is like saying the Spanish speak Latin.

[@matthewhopwood4170]

it means " A thousand thank you's"

[@JohnSmith-nm4zd]

Cillian Murphy is so humble. You could tell he doesn't do movies for money, fame or awards. He does it because he loves acting.

[@knuckles2591]

Yeah I'm sure he does them for free 🤣🤣🤣. ... Yeah no lol

[@allforgood9722]

​​@@knuckles2591 Yes, he often does movies, theater, etc without salary. He also DJs, marches and protest for shelter for people, etc.

[@missesmandarin9990]

Well I'm sure he wants to get paid like a normal person

[@YorgosL1]

@@missesmandarin9990not when working with friend. He can take a pay cut to just be in it

[@mr.morale2022]

"I would like to dedicate this to the peacemakers everywhere." Such powerful words. ❤

[@sharkbites9866]

It would have been a crime had this award gone to anybody else. Congratulations to Cillian Murphy!

[@LexiNc8284]

No not really, congratulate him and go. There were phenomenal nominees who were just as deserving. Bye!

[@sharkbites9866]

@@LexiNc8284 I wasn’t discrediting anyone else. I was just saying of all the phenomenal nominees, there was one who clearly deserved it most. I’m glad The Academy agreed with me. I’m sorry you’re so hurt over… not sure what exactly.

[@hyperactiveofficial8096]

I am so happy for him!! After watching the Holdovers, though, I really wouldn't have been mad if Paul had won haha

[@catchingbird1]

TBH this group minus Bradley Cooper was so good that anyone of them could've won

[@plumeria66]

Yes. His acting was riveting.

[@cremetangerine82]

Congrats, Cillian! He looked like he was blushing. A well deserved win after so many great performances.

[@RainFall800]

Him taking his time thanking and hugging everyone shows what type of a man he is. Congrats, most deserved

[@jackrichardson1106]

Why was it so fitting that Nic Cage got to introduce Paul Giamatti? Two incredible performers that are so entertaining at their highest of highs.

[@xmania00]

Yess bravoooo love both actors😊

[@choosenickey7562]

Yesss it was!!

[@cavyamador4837]

So happy he won. The dude deserves it. You can tell how genuinely happy everybody was for him.

[@mikecallan5165]

If Peaky Blinders was allowed to be nominated for an Oscar this man would have won a couple a long time ago

[@debracano6233]

So so true! He was beyond brilliant in that incredible series.

[@_abracadabra]

He did get a BAFTA for Peaky Blinders, which is the UK version of the Oscars and Emmys combined.

[@adlcnyc]

I say the same thing, he didnt just win for Oppenheimer, he also won for Peaky Blinders. ❤

[@zairff]

Yeah… its called an emmy genius

[@mikecallan5165]

@@zairff An Emmy is an Oscar?

[@vinista256]

That little bow that Sir Ben made to Cillian as he said, “My congratulations” gave me chills. I imagine such a tribute from a legend is right up there with winning the golden statuette itself.

[@gaiusx287]

Glad Cillian’s finally being recognized! Swept the awards season!!

[@xmania00]

He didn’t win the critics choice award though

[@darnieceking]

​@@xmania00 well not best actor but with the cast so he did

[@tabianamoto]

Is anyone else enjoying these short introductions and honoring of each actor? - I really like it alot!!

[@cleverusername9369]

I really like this format

[@ms2bloved126]

Yes! ❤

[@TMV420]

theyve done it a few years now, right? it always brings some humanity to an otherwise corporate affair.

[@monstertv8285]

The fact that Cillian took a moment to honor the other nominees is exactly why I love Cillian so much. He wanted to include everyone❤❤

[@xxcolor-my-se4xx361]

Probably the shortest speech ever for someone who won in this category. Comes to show how discreet Cillian is, usually people like to tell whole stories but he kept it short and to the point and all with love. Happy for him as well!

[@stardusth2o]

Nic Cage. What a fucking legend.

[@sherlock1619]

What a speech! I admit I really wanted Paul Giamatti to win this award, but Cillian is also so well-deserved. He won the Golden Globe Award, BAFTA and the SAG award before he won his first Oscar. He is so humble and gentle. He dedicated his Oscar to the peacemakers. What a lovely man!❤

[@amandanies3174]

What I love about Cillian Murphy is how genuinely kind and humble he is. He's very shy and isn't too big on the spotlight, yet he enjoys what he does. I love that he took his time to shake the hands of all the previous winners presenting the award before his Oscar speech. Such class.

[@BatmanHQYT]

This is not only a well-deserved win for Cillian, but also a win for understated, subtle acting. Cillian completely disappeared into the role of J. Robert Oppenheimer without any sort of bombast or loud "Oscar bait" moments. Just effortlessly lived in the character for 3 hours.

[@cherylhulting1301]

Exactly. Subtle performances like this rarely get the recognition.

[@sophfores430]

“And this is to the Peacemakers everywhere’ Brilliant portrayal and acting performance Bravo

[@555dallen]

Yes! Right on! So happy he said that!

[@aspe7187]

Riiiiight. No one outside Hollyweird is on board.

[@sidthrillz]

And being introduced by Kingsley who played Gandhi.

[@kylvarvoglar]

That was such an ignorant hypocritical statement.

[@BelleTolles]

One of the best decisions ever by the academy. Cillian was brilliant in this role. Such an eloquent heartfelt and humble speech. Bravo!!

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

Am I the only one who got a kick out of Nicholas Cage's speech to Paul G.? It was so damn hilarious!!!

[@doogelyjim8627]

i appreciate that he's not terribly eloquent. he doesn't have much to say, he doesn't have a need to say much. he's sort of humble and ordinary and normal and then yet you see him at his craft, his wide array of performances, and then all of them culminating in THIS, this unbelievable role as Oppenheimer that is truly some of the best acting that has ever been put to film, showing such staggeringly deep and uncomfortable levels of humanity and the inner-conflicts of the soul, all wrapped in the expert portrayal of such a specific type of intelligent, soft-spoken human that no longer exists

[@isaacmartinez6904]

Cillian Murphy getting the award from Brendan Fraser is like a passing the torch down to the successor. Congratulations to Cillian.

[@suanach]

Actually, it's a tradition, meaning Cillian Murphy will probably present next year's Best Actor award. (Unless he's nominated again.😊) So we have that to look forward to!

[@mytv89626]

@ issacmartinez6904 More of an insult. Drama Queens, like Fraser, who buy their awards with fabricated sob stories, should be exposed before the following year.

[@tony4534]

@@suanachHence the “is like”.

[@joeboxerrr]

from Scarecrow to Dr. J Robert Oppenheimer... what a wild 20 years of Chris Nolan and Cillian Murphy.. they finally have their Oscars.

[@amadeus127100]

Love his cute little laugh in beginning....what a brilliant actor and such a humble man...Cillian Murphy!!

[@ourcorrectopinions6824]

I remember watching him in Disco Pigs when his accent was practically a foreign language. Look at him now. He's truly an amazing actor and so unHollywood that it's even more refreshing to see him win. Pure talent, totally deserved.

[@WorldOfHaRi.e]

Such an iconic moment when Cillian Murphy dedicates his award to peacemakers & he was introduced by Ben Kingsley who won his Oscar for playing a role of peacemaker, Mahatma Gandhi! Super ICONIC! So happy Cillian Murphy won! Phenomenal acting!🎉

[@sandflowerpowerlive]

I love this way of honoring each nominee. Really cool. Also really beautiful how Cillian Murphy took the time to shake the hand of each of the talented people on stage. Great speech. Congratulations. I love seeing people win it’s inspiring.

[@NeoConnor1]

They did this in 2009 as well.

[@amymitman173]

one of my favorite moments in award shows is when a first time winner looks at the crowd standing and applauding for them

[@Ava-km7tl]

Thanks Oscars for putting the KZbin clips up so fast!

[@MarklovesAngels]

Years ago, I was watching cable and stumbled over a movie called, "Red Eye" and was mesmerized by the actor playing the villain. I'm very happy that actor's journey continues with such a triumph tonight. Well deserved for such great work!

[@kerrysullivan119]

Same!

[@cindyfalle2794]

He was amazing as that villain

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

"Red Eye" was also my first taste of Cillian!!!

[@ThomThom369]

Yes!! I remember him from red eye - he was fantastic in it!

[@xmania00]

You guys need to see him on 28 days later 😊

[@taylorcillessen1658]

Now that’s how you do a winning speech. Short, sweet, congratulatory, and brilliant. Congrats Cillian!!!

[@oscarpinto7534]

By order of the peaky fuckin blinders

[@bulbapig441]

Fooookin

[@n0ahnanas665]

You just gotta love Cillian. He is SO talented and yet so humble.

[@ucupas]

I really love it when Oscars does this: 5 previous winners presenting. This year’s show was great and grand 👍🏻👍🏻

[@calebmhorvath]

cillian is such a genuinely good human being, so happy to see him win, he definitely earned it and i can see it meant a lot to him!

[@estytham1618]

This is arguably the best leading actor, Oscar speech ever

[@mattwhite399]

Such a classy way to end an acceptance speech for this particular role. Congratulations, Cillian!

[@Malcolmdeeb]

“Go raibh míle, míle, maith agat” ~ what Cillian Murphy said at the end of his acceptance speech. It means, “May good be at you” in Gaelic. Glen Hansard also said it during his acceptance speech for his song in ONCE.

[@juanoro-barcenas79495]

Paul Giammati in The Holdovers was my pick to win, but my respect goes to Cillian Murphy for his outstanding performance in Oppenheimer.

[@cowslaw]

I would have been so happy to see Giamatti win, but I'm just as happy for Cillian. Both just wonderful, wonderful performances.

[@Dr_Bombay]

i was rooting for Giamatti as well, but seeing Paul's reaction of joy when Cillian won make me ok with his loss. I haven't seen Oppenheimer (yet), but i look forward to it.

[@gretchennelson7056]

@@Dr_BombayIf and when you see it you’ll realize the Oscar went to the right one.

[@Dr_Bombay]

@@gretchennelson7056 perhaps, but if you see The Holdovers you will see that it was a very hard decision.

[@gretchennelson7056]

@@Dr_Bombay If you see Oppenheimer I’ll watch The Holdovers and then we’ll talk again🙃😎

[@junaidmehkri]

Unfortunately a lot of times these awards are handed out to actors who are “due”, not because of their performance. That didn’t happen here. This was Cillian’s first Oscar nomination, the first time he’d ever been up for a big award - he didn’t just win it, he got a standing ovation from all his peers as he went up to collect it. Tells you all you need to know about the performance he put in. Definitely one for the ages.

[@allforgood9722]

Yes, and a standing ovation after his speech too.

[@twononcriticsandacat]

100%

[@Sullywoo]

I will say Gary Oldman is due a lot more! And deservedly too

[@twononcriticsandacat]

@@Sullywoo Gary Oldman has an Oscar.

[@jennygarza1918]

Cillian Murphy did amazing as Oppenheimer; he is now part of the list of Best Actor winners. He is also the 2nd villain from the Nolan’s Batman trilogy to win an Oscar.

[@freddiegibbs101]

1:03 Nicolas Cage is a legend! Paul Giamatti immediately knew something was up, he was already trying not to laugh. Cage should have busted out "I could eat a peach for hours" to really set the tone XD

[@MrfrogAXN]

Cillian earned it, he truly did phenomenal.

[@seanohare5488]

I agree

[@aztecliang4268]

1st thing makes me happy is that Cillian Murphy won, 2nd thing makes me happy is that Brendan Fraser presented the award.

[@BatmanHQYT]

Really nice seeing Colman Domingo get nominated, I feel he'll win one eventually. Outstanding actor.

[@dwilliams02]

It’s funny, for me, the first thing I ever saw him in was “Fear the Walking Dead,” which has had such up-and-down writing and overall inconsistent quality throughout its run, but it always felt like “that dude,” whose name I admittedly didn’t even know for many seasons, seemed like he was on a different level than everybody else. Like how an elite high school athlete just looks like they’re playing a different game than everybody else, he stole basically every scene he was in, even when often given some pretty mediocre lines to deliver. It’s awesome to see him having come so far to now being introduced by Forest Whitaker and recognized alongside so many legends of the profession.

[@JenniferBrigitteOpticalVortex]

He's winning next year - Sing Sing.

[@adrv5721]

@@dwilliams02I thought the exactly same thing man.

[@DanielLazuka]

I love the way Sir Ben Kingsley says “Cillian Murphy” at 2:12. Very calm and humble, just like Cillian himself is

[@davisonronald3877]

Cillian Murphy is an incredible actor, he gave a beautiful performance in Oppenheimer and deserved the Oscar and other awards that came before such as the Golden Globe, SAG and BAFTA. It's a shame that Critics Choice didn't give him this recognition, and after all, since 2021 they've been missing the actors award. Congratulations on this Achievement Cillian.

[@yennetoh9715]

Patience and passion in this craft earned him the long awaited award. Brilliant and polished. Like a rare gem he is. And Christopher Nolan had his eyes set on this gem 20 years ago. Congrats to both on the Oscars!❤❤❤

[@weiyang6417]

this is the only clip I needed to watch from the Oscars

[@cowslaw]

"I believe we did"

[@metalliholic]

“But ill bet the Japanese didn’t like it”

[@bibianmontiel8746]

so happy for him! oppenheimer was so brilliant! ✨

[@gautamdeusa]

I find his acting even better the film itself. But that's my view as a common man. There were too many flashbacks and flashforwards.

[@MovieJustin]

To see Brendan Fraser all the way back as a leading man is enough for me in this clip ❤

[@mytv89626]

A leading man? Where? I hope you don't mean that disgusting thing last year. Leading men have leading ladies and Fraser hasn't had one for over a decade (onscreen or off). Paid escorts don't count.

[@ella2117]

The applause for Cillian gave it away! He was the winner all along

[@lehcaraz1]

I was shocked and pleased when his name was read and the crowd went crazy! That was the loudest and most sincere applause I have heard for a winner in my memory. Good for Cillian. He more than deserved this moment.

[@rebeccag8589]

So well deserved! He's always so humble. And this might seem like a small thing, but I think it's lovely he took the time to shake hands with every man on stage.

[@Rheinmeister09]

I do love how genuinely happy and supportive Emily Blunt is of Cillian. She has been like his big sister, stand in wife for some awards shows and PR a for him because he’s so humble. Comhairdeas go leir Cillian 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@heidiclaire]

Do you know what he says at the end? It sounded like it was not English

[@Rheinmeister09]

@@heidiclaire Irish for thank you!!

[@NebMunb]

As soon as I watched Oppenheimer 200 times, I knew he was gonna win. He absolutely killed it.

[@derrickdicaprio]

Paul Giamatti seems to really appreciate those words from Nicolas Cage.

[@jayel210]

You have "no limitations" Cillian. Can't stop smiling for you. Congratulations!

[@lhingsantiago2692]

I have seen movies of Cillian Murphy for a long time and I am awed with how he portrays his characters. He can play the lead or support, the good or the bad guy, and he always give an outstanding performance. His deep blue eyes are so hypnotizing it adds more depth in his performances. Congratulations to him. The Oscars got it right. Well deserved and long coming but now he's one of them.

[@BARF_FACE_9000]

I liked this format of having the previous winners address each of the nominees, it gives the nominees more of a nod than simply quickly reading their name off.

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

He deserves this Oscar!

[@basm620inbelair9]

Classy demeanor, classy speech, classy man.

[@devoncox1808]

Congratulations, Cillian Murphy. you are one hell of a winner. ❤

[@asaphmedeiros4096]

We all usually remember Cillian Murphy for Thomas Shelby,but i fell in love for his performances when he masterfully did Dr.Crane/Scarecrow and Robert Fisher in Inception. Cillian is the type of actor like Phillip Seymour Hoffman: The Chameleon, he becomes the paper in screen

[@jeremystubbs1980]

The last time a film won picture, Director AND Lead Actor was in 2012 with “The Artist”.

[@p41oma4]

cillian totally deserved this 💗

[@alittlenomadic]

An absolute gem of a man. Brilliant at his craft, humble beyond measure, this man put in the work and he earned that moment. Felt like a proud momma, watching his career flourish over the years, from Disco Pigs and 28 Days Later to now. Absolutely brilliant. Congratulations, Cillian!

[@MetFanJay21]

Talk about a deserved award. He's mentioned numerous times how he told Nolan that he would do Oppenheimer sight(script) unseen. Game recognize game. This guy was LONG overdue. Congrats good sir.

[@therealronniej]

We won’t be seeing another movie of Oppenheimer’s caliber for a long time. Congrats Cillian on such a fabulous performance! 🎉

[@OpheliaDarkling]

A phenomenon indeed. Crazy Barbenheimer summer.

[@Calatkiks]

I know!! We’re lucky we got live in the same era as Chris Nolan masterful Emma Thomas.

[@shahartley]

Good for him! He was brilliant in "Oppenheimer."

[@TaylorGaussEquation]

I love you Cillian! We all love you! ❤

[@red_ranger1819]

Chris Nolan just sitting there watching Cillian accept the award like “yea… I told you you can be the best and you believed” love it

[@julietbishop6125]

You realize how brilliant an actor he is when he gets up there with his Irish accent declaring what apeoud Irushman he is- after winning the Oscar for Oppenheimer and 6+ seasons the Manchester boss in the stellar Peaky Blinders...wow.

[@dianarusnov292]

What a class act he is to shake every presenter's hand. Unlike the Best Supporting Actor and Actress. Well deserved.

[@jaycehoward2771]

You need a helmet lol

[@BluNoodles-ic5fi]

Exactly. Robert was arrogant

[@jjs1990]

It will literally never be that deep - like ever

[@allforgood9722]

​@@jaycehoward2771 🤡

[@allforgood9722]

​@@jjs1990 So says his publicist. He's arrogant and pompous, but it works for him.

[@victoriag1889]

The most beautiful man in the world, the most talented man in the 2023.. I love you Cillian Murphy 💙🫶🇮🇪 the love of my life

[@rd31821]

Such a humble, down-to-earth, amazing, talented actor. Great performance and well deserved! Congratulations Cillian!

[@VeLourdesVe]

I love how they greet him, like "welcome to the club" What a great moment for Cillian!!! I hope they keep bringing past winners to introduce the nominees because it's so classy!

[@Jared_Wignall]

Best leading actor performance of the year for sure. Defiantly deserved this and every accolade he received for playing J. Robert Oppenheimer.

[@badmnbryan6924]

Cillian is one of those kind of actors that if i see his attached to a movie , IM WATCHING IT dam time he deserves his recognition

[@lynnglidewell7367]

I certainly agree Murphy earned this honor. I also entirely enjoyed Paul Giamatti performance as well. Murphy however had me believing he really was his character. Congratulations to him.

[@mayday24916]

I've never cared about the Oscars. But I've been a fan of Cillian since 28 Days Later, and it's been a joy to watch his evolution as an actor. I'm so HAPPY for the Oppenheimer cast. Well deserved!

[@AndreSaintAlbin]

WELL DESERVED award for Cillian Murphy !

[@SuperSpecialk5]

I could watch Cillian accepting this award over and over and over again. He is an actor’s actor. Masterful in the roles he takes on. Humble, authentic and appealing shy as his true self. I knew even before I saw the movie (after I read the book) he would be hard to beat during award’s season. Both he and RDJ. And after seeing the film - in IMAX format of course - I never wavered from my beliefs. The role of his life for sure. But I expect more awesome things from him in the future. He loves his craft like so many of the greats and can take us viewers into worlds we did not know we need to go. Congratulations Cillian. Now go home to your beloved Ireland for a well-deserved rest…but just for a little while! ❤

[@jacobd8086]

This was the first time in a long time where I watched the Oscars and actually cared about, and recognized a lot of its presenters and nominees. A lot of nostalgic faces.

[@jonwhitley8724]

I remember him in 28 days later he's always been a great actor. This is well deserved

[@Dackery.]

Cannot express how much I love Cillian Murphy. He's beyond worthy of this Oscar. ❤