Idina Menzel - Acceptance Speech Tony Awards 2004

Idina is so wonderful!!! :)

[@deborahtragasz1218]

It's ten years later and this still makes me cry a little bit

[@tillyboos]

She's definitely having a prolific career, it's very cool that she was nominated for both Rent & Wicked (where she rightfully won), which are two of the best musicals Broadway has produced in the last 20 years. Anyway, I think she's very shrewd with the material she chooses, and she's now Broadway royalty and rightfully so. One of the most humble and heartfelt acceptance speeches I've ever heard, and the way she thanked Kristin Chenoweth was REALLY touching.

[@defy1ngravity]

To this day this video makes me so proud of her. You can tell how much this moment meant to her when they announced her name and you could clearly see she was beyond stunned for a second.

[@c0llapsingst4rs]

you can tell she was truly shocked to win. she did not expect it

[@manuelorozco7760]

And Elsa is sitting behind her dad

[@maame790]

Did anyone else notice that Idina got the most applause out of all the names who were called? Idina is so worth cheering for all the time! 💚💚💚

[@jamesn.osullivan4320]

This is so awesome! Chenowyth's face when Idina wins is priceless!

[@anthonyhancock7655]

She is so real and humble

[@elsakristina2689]

She is AMAZING. AMAZING!!! she will always be the best Elphaba and Elsa :) we love you, Idina!

[@manuelorozco7760]

+elsa1942 I have not actually seen her in Wicked back when she was Elphaba but you are right. Idina has one of the most beautiful voices on the planet!

[@PrettyEquestrianGirl]

she started shaking as soon as they said her name. I love her. She is one of my most favorite actresses.

[@shabytin]

She's adorable! I love her and Kristin! Chenzel all the way! I love their friendship! 😍

[@manuelorozco7760]

+shabytin Even if I have not seen them in Wicked I have to agree. Now they are both superstars for their music, Broadway credits and Disney work.

[@bryannkam]

You could said she was so happy she could melt.*wink wink,nugde nugde*

[@scottstephen3697]

I'm so glad she acknowledged Kristin Chenoweth and Kristin wasn't jealous or anything. That was so sweet.

[@manuelorozco7760]

+Scostrich Well duh they were co stars together at the time.

[@kaylahartman8226]

This gives me the chills

[@manuelorozco7760]

2 years later, I still cannot believe Idina was Elphaba ten years later before being Elsa! I was already a fan of her before Frozen having listened to the original cast recording of Wicked and seeing her as Nancy in Enchanted. Competing that night against fellow future Disney legends in the Leading Actress in a Musical category

[@AlexHurleyMusic]

Kristin absolutely bursting with pride, and not a hint of jealousy in sight after losing out on a Tony award. Just completely elated, soaking up her friends acceptance speech. ❤️

[@HeldaBlack]

I believe this is the best video ever! Doesn't fail to make me cry of joy even more than 10 years after. Idina rocks this world!

[@Kari166]

I love how she thanks everyone involved in the show, as if the award was for everyone and not just her. She's so sweet it makes me want to cry. :3

[@jomarty5534]

She's perfection!!!

[@the.emmashow]

Idina is perfection. The end.

[@shamw0wable]

Holy crap! That girl can remember a crap load of names. I love how emotional she is.

[@DaddysTaz]

OMG i couldnt stop smiling the whole time! she is just so sweet, adorable, gorgeous, you name it!

[@titomanoustic6357]

Just noticed that her co-stars are Kristin in Wicked, and Kristen in Frozen. huehurhuer

[@manuelorozco7760]

+Tito Manoustic Weird huh Kristin Chenoweth and Kristin Bell two equally beautiful girls. I saw the two together last month in the Charlie Brown Christmas 50th anniversary special.

[@714fearless]

that was the most precious thing i have ever seen in my whole life! i love her so much!

[@axlostxsoul]

she is so adorable!!! i love her! i'm crying... she is the cutest person i have ever seen!!!

[@shelbymcnew7786]

0:51 CHENZEEEEEELLL!!!! SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ElphabaForLife]

ahh this is so wonderfull! Idina really deserved that and i love her reaction to getting it! she was like... omg.. was that me?!? bless her so much! this makes me teary! and Tayes face! hes so proud of her and he should be! they are most honest and loveable couple ever! I love Idina!!! xox

[@nachocheeselunchables]

i still cry omg

[@kachuncamia]

For some reason I cried during this. I was so happy for her. I met her, she's such a sweetheart.

[@hinataluver707]

aww her acceptance speech makes me want to cry:') she's so adorable

[@MvyMkr]

I think I'm in love with that woman...I teared up (dispite this being like my 10th viewing!) and I just had to clap! She just looked so shocked and overwhelmed and... genuine. It just feels like a really great moment for anyone with a dream, and a real victory for substance and beauty and honesty in the world :) THANK YOU IDINA MENZEL!

[@joyuha]

Okay, Idina is just the cutest thing. I've seen this speech like 5 times and it makes me cry everytime!!!

[@justflybyFAIRYGIRL]

she is so amazing i love her i totallly cried when i saw this

[@bwelch87]

that was the best acceptance speech i have ever heard! I love how Kristin Chenoweth appeared to have no ill will towards Idina winning and appeared genuinly happy for her. And I love how she got this entire speech out in 2 breaths!

[@cattt467]

awh she's so humble! You can really see that she enjoys what she does for a living with humility, grace, gratitude, and thanks. I'm so glad I "discovered" her and started listening to her music recently.

[@shushuwu]

I am amazed by her honesty, humility and incredible talent. She is a gorgeous human being.

[@blasphematoire]

This is the most tender and spontaneous reaction I've ever seen onstage. She is amazing.

[@marianmarina89]

Awwww.....such a lovely clip! Idina is totally amazing!

[@Santana23453]

She so deserves!! And the way she includes kristen, and her husband. is just precious.

[@BuriedErect]

I love watching this speech because I want to be there one day. Idina is my idol, for all of the fantastic work she's done.

[@PrincessKaitlynXO]

Oh my goodness, she is so stunning and so beautiful inside and out. She is my true hero, and she has me in tears!

[@jahmia1211]

Idina was crying in 2004 I was 8 when she stepped on stage I know how you express your feelings sometimes I want to see Idina I cry when Idina cries Idina is my favourite actress in frozen let it go is my favourite song from frozen it is so hard to see Idina cry

[@laxtobne]

I didn't thin this would hit me so hard, but I'm literally crying at her acceptance speech. You can just tell how passionate she is and how much it means to her

[@jaspar38]

Definitely one of the two or three most exciting TONY Moments that I can recall. Eight year later, and it still gets me. :)

[@Clarinetist0409]

Wow.. I am bawling right now..... Idina totally deserved that Tony!!!!!!!!

[@ashabahn]

"AND AND AND AND AND MY AND MY." She's wonderful. Totally deserved it! :D

[@tweetypieplansandreads]

every time I watch this tears come to my eyes!! Beautiful woman. Amazing musical. Brilliant cast!!

[@LenaDangerously]

I am crying right now.. This was beautiful. I could feel her excitement!

[@taylorkendal17]

She was so deserving of that Tony. I can't believe how much I cried watching this. Idina is my absolute idol and inspiration. I love how she puts everything into ev ery role and makes them wonderful. I remember how much it thrilled me so much to see her win this. I love how Taye jumped up out of his seat and tried not to cry... and how happy Kristin was for her... all such beautiful, beautiful people...

[@westendstarlet]

how can anyone stay dry eyed watching this? i watch this whenever i need inspiration or something to remind me what my goals are, where i should be and who i am. idina is my role model, my idol. and her compassion for the role of elphaba and all of wicked and her family and taye just makes my heart warm. oh i need tissues

[@polyhymnia23]

What a truthful and beautiful speech. True elegance and beauty.

[@coltzgurl0319]

So wonderful and hard to not cry with her. My favorite musical of all time by far. I absolutely love Idina. Wow.

[@chazaii]

she is just beautiful! i admire idina so much!

[@LauraGlasgow95]

idina u are AMAZING! ive NEVER heard such a unique wonderful voice in my life!!

[@ShelbyMeganCompany]

i love how emotional she gets with her work and her passion she is such an amazing woman and i love how she gets so excited for things

[@Avyiaon]

I love the fact that her speach is from the heart and it doesnt feel rehersed at all

[@BAMLOVE123]

She deserved it. Every bit of it. The love from the fans, The great people beside her. Because she gave everyone all that love plus ten times more.

[@bellluvsnick]

Soo beautiful a true icon!

[@manuelorozco7760]

+Bella R A true future legend

[@bigblonde26]

Shes making me cry!!! Too sweet....

[@IdinaRentWickedFan]

Omg! I can't help but smile really big when I see this. I love her!!!

[@effeloh]

Havent seen this in years.. I just cried. God, that was moving.

[@clairythefairy]

aww shes so totally adorable! i love her to pieces!

[@therenthead13]

awe i love her! when she starts to cry i just want to run and give her a big hug!

[@DigitalWoman1292]

She's so sweet. She started crying and i almost did to. Idina's so amazing..

[@PrincessKaitlynXO]

I cry every time I listen to her speech! She is such a lovely woman.

[@Olivia_4444]

she is amazing!!! gotta love her!!

[@playrewindff]

i just burst into tears! this is amazing

[@plove34]

i love any actor that gives a shout out to their crew. well done!

[@jasonjonesesquire]

A much MUCH deserved Tony & a great acceptance speech!

[@lotuspetal1008]

I can't watch this without smiling and tearing up! I love Idina so much and would do anything to see her perform live! And seeing Taye cry... That is beyond sweet. Thank you so much to the person who uploaded this :)

[@ThisIsMeMorgan]

this made me cry! she is soo sweet! she was so exited she couldnt stop talking! she is so cute!

[@AugustintheWinter]

this makes me tear up, she is so awesome

[@blondespikeguy]

she deffinetly did deserve that, i went and saw her in 2004. and she was amazing!

[@mari2497]

what an amazing tony for your first one!

[@extrememakeoverfan]

That was so cute! How great are Idina, Taye, and Kristin, not to mention talented. Her reaction was so genuine and loved how happy Taye and Kristin were. Love love love!

[@EllieSvitKona]

I actually just teared up watching this. It's so wonderful to see that this woman with the extraordinary voice and fabulous career is just like the rest of us, and how much she dreamt of this moment. I love you, Idina

[@myweirdself]

YAY for her... She is just so awesome...

[@Rtorresc4v]

She's truly amazing

[@KAIAmarie93]

She's so beautiful ! This is the first time I've seen this speech- it's so emotional and I'm so glad she won. She's amazing !

[@0HoesOverBros0]

WHY SO GORGEOUS

[@linkmaster77]

the Tony is a huge deal, and she deserves it. you go idena!

[@DramaGirl313]

Thanks! I've got my fingers crossed!

[@escapeartist7025]

she rocks i love listening to her sing

[@SessRin1778]

Omg, she's sooo sweet. Idina = Love.

[@BrendaThomas12]

I cry everytime I watch this!....I love Idina and Kristen!

[@tonystheclick]

That was beautiful!

[@cassey63]

She is amazing! I love her!

[@reddhedd314]

OMG!! i love her. i cry everytime i watch this!!

[@Kailoa36]

That's one of the best definitions of friendship I've heard. Thanks for building things with me for the past two years and forever.

[@rockrose808]

OMG - she is truly amazing,,,, her speech brougt me down to tears... we all dream of being up there... and she DID IT....MANY CONGRATS.... IDINA...WE LOVE YOU.. SUCCESS ALWAYS & BLESSINGS.

[@UnsusViolet]

woo hoo! go Idina! well worked for and deserved! we love u Idina!

[@OffCentreDanceCo]

OMG I have tears in my eyes... Thats so beautiful...

[@SaraCurran]

she is completly amazing=] i love that during the whole thing she is crying her eyes out

[@SamiraDiaz865]

WOWW! she soo amazing! I love her!

[@LoverofStage]

oh my jesus. that made me cry. she is magnificant!

[@gamesport88]

How wonderful! I wish nothing but love and best wishes for Idina and Taye! Congratulations!!!

[@MaAniFantasy]

always makes me cry!

[@anechoablaze]

I absolutely adore her!

[@sighcantthinkofaname]

I love how genuinely happy everyone is for her, especially Kristen. It's just... amazing!

[@LittleRachiiee]

I simply love her!!!!

[@Cattherunner]

Gee this makes me choke up every time. Love that woman!