Judi Dench winning Best Supporting Actress | 71st Oscars (1999)

[@laurenaston7940]

I clicked on this because I love Judi Dench. I was not prepared for the feels that came on when Robin Williams walked out. Still one of the saddest Hollywood losses for me.

[@daviesjonathan139]

That's nice of you,Aston how are you doing today?

[@clemmyw.1967]

Sameeee, i thought i had seen all of his award presenting and accepting videos, and so when i clicked play this one, it was solely because of Dame Judi Dench, and i certainly did not expect even for one tiny bit to see Robin Williams on the stage to announce the winner.

[@matiaspereira9382]

@@clemmyw.1967 Robin Williams was on stage because he won Best Supporting Actor previous year. The Oscar for Best Supporting Actress is usually presented by previous year's Best Supporting Actor winner

[@kramirezCordero]

Me too!!!

[@Nick-nk4ee]

Dude he doesn't know who you are. So hush. He don't care about you. Lol what a Democrat u are hahaha

[@sarimaaret6845]

Dame Judi Dench deserves several Oscars! And the audience SHOULD STAND UP for this great, great, one of the greatest actresses!

[@superpiyush1]

She does deserves several oscars!!

[@mipatriaadorada]

Judi Dench: "...and my heart goes out to the other four who didnt win..." Kathy Bates: "I already have one."

[@JunebugPresents]

I think Kathy Bates was the best of the 5...

[@WalterFrith]

@@JunebugPresents Definitely. Dench won because she lost the leading actress Oscar the year before for Mrs. Brown when many had her as a lock for that award.

[@bobby70077]

Judi Dench had a small role but she played it so well

[@Darkasknightfall]

Kathy Bates: “hold my Oscar.”

[@overcomer4226]

Didnt win that year. I didn't really think she needed to say what is so obvious to the rest of us.

[@psychobunny32]

maybe only 8 minutes, but when I think of this movie, her scenes are the ones I remember most. She WAS Queen Elizabeth in those 8 minutes. Also, RIP Robin Williams. You are missed.....

[@laurenaston7940]

She certainly plays British aristocracy so well, doesn't she?

[@HAL-vm3wn]

Lauren Aston maybe because she plays it SO OFTEN!

[@ericandy88]

It is never about how long you are onscreen, but about what you do during it.

[@viggolover1]

less than 8 minutes

[@chiramos310]

I hope Judi Dench lives forever. I love her! RIP Robin Williams.

[@ForFamili]

actually judi dench live forever

[@DavidVarkonyi]

Dame Judi Dench DID deserve the Oscar for her role, her scenes, her presence was so powerful! She is excellent in every role she does! Among others she was also nominated for Notes On A Scandal which she should have also won for, sadly she didn't . She was beyond amazing in that one!

[@lawrencebennett2007]

a powerful Elizabeth the first Shakespeare In Love

[@AndyBluebear]

Personally, I would have gone for either Dench or Lynn Redgrave that year.

[@LeonardoSousalordlrs69]

" There is nothing like a Dame, the Oscar goes to DAME Judi Dench"

[@tomillakockingbird1754]

And how many other comedians could have looked at that name and come up with that line? When you look at Ms. Dench's face, she knew she'd won; she was at the time the only Dame in the bunch.

[@TheClassicMagda]

That's the best thing ever. That's how you present the winner to a dame or sir

[@marciasuminski8455]

Still remember it today.

[@tp17061990]

Judi Dench, Vanessa Redgrave and Meryl Streep are the three ultimate goddesses of acting.

[@nilu83f]

+Anthony Pakoulidis And Cate Blkanchett

[@moisemensah8233]

Agree wholeheartedly. But add to your list Jessica Lange, Jessica Tandy, Charlotte Rampling, Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Kathy Bates and I would add Frances McDormand.

[@SophieFreemanVEVO]

don't forget Emma Thompson!

[@moisemensah8233]

Sophie Freeman Right! Loved In The Name Of The Father. I would add also Holly Hunter thanks to her magnificent turn in The Piano and Sissy Spacek who was riveting in both Carrie and Coal Miner's Daughter.

[@jumpinshade]

Diana Rigg,Helen Mirren,Helena Bonham Carter

[@IanLeoMusic]

Rest in peace Robin:(

[@kellyanne9147]

Rip may u have found the peace in death that you could not find in life rob.

[@Nick-nk4ee]

He's a loser

[@Kdelossantos2]

How did everyone in that audience not stand up on their feet for the remarkable actress that is Judi Dench?

[@musicaltheatergeek79]

***** Believe it or not, Dench was not the respected actress she is now. This was only her second Oscar nomination, at age 64. She had been practically unheard of in the US until the previous year, when she got her first nomination for MRS. BROWN. Up until then, she had been mainly a mainstay on British television. But then in the new millennium, she got a slew of Oscar nominations: CHOCOLAT (2000), IRIS (2001), MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS (2005), NOTES ON A SCANDAL (2006), PHILOMENA (2013). I guarantee you that if she were to win again, she would get a standing O.

[@raindrops21_9]

+musicaltheatergeek79 Here's the thing about that though. Any actor/actress etc worth their salt, MAKES it their business to watch the performances of the best in the business - and arguably at the top of that list - Dench!

[@raindrops21_9]

+musicaltheatergeek79 Here's the thing about that though. Any actor/actress etc worth their salt, MAKES it their business to watch the performances of the best in the business - and arguably at the top of that list - Dench!

[@raindrops21_9]

+musicaltheatergeek79 Here's the thing about that though. Any actor/actress etc worth their salt, MAKES it their business to watch the performances of the best in the business - and arguably at the top of that list - Dench!

[@amyclarke41]

love the music too

[@trumancapote9097]

Who would have ever dreamed she would outlive her presenter. Such a tragedy. Miss you ROBIN. RIP.

[@jarredkennedy6131]

So did Helen Mirren.

[@Nick-nk4ee]

Oh did u know him. Thats so sweet

[@ChickenGeorgeClooney]

Right when Robin Williams opened that envelope, he had a witty comment to say. That is a great testament to his acting ability.

[@Luh-lloyd]

This truly reminds me of how much I miss Robin. He made me laugh in all the films he was in, and it was such a shock to hear that he had committed suicide. I had no idea that he was truly depressed. But it turns out it was a mask, just to keep everyone around him happy. R.I.P, Robin. We all miss you.

[@wylier]

I think his depression came about late in life, when his health began to suffer.

[@andrewburgemeister6684]

@@wylierRobin had Lewy Body Dementia from which depression is a side effect, such an awful disease.

[@dogfishrulez]

I came here for indomitable Dame Judi Dench but found myself snorting with laughter from Robin Williams. RIP Robin, you are truly missed! Thanks for the continued laughs.

[@JohnWesleyDowney]

"If you need someone to slouch in a doorway, you can count on me." She's awesome!

[@katiemarie7750]

JohnWesley Downey Yes, so much. So Humble !!! 👏👏👏

[@haroldmachroli3368]

She should have won it for Mrs. Brown. But she did make a phenomenal Queen Elizabeth, no matter how short a time she appeared.

[@haroldmachroli3368]

Anyone could have played the roles of the actresses you mentioned and have done just a good a job. So what's your point.

[@eamonndeane587]

She was certainly more deserving of her Oscar than Gweneth Paltrow (at least in my opinion).

[@canigettawhatwhat]

Man Robin just took over every show he was on. Didn't matter how big it was he was just incredible

[@vuxdinh]

What a classy speech she gave. Dame Judi Dench is one of the finest actresses in the business. Continue to be nominated well into her 80s. Should've won for one of her Best Actress nominations.

[@soniaball7506]

The role required her to be powerful, commanding, singular, and residual... the director knew that he had catapulted her into Oscar status when she played the part so well. The role of a lifetime.

[@lampad4549]

hardly the role of a lifetime when you have less than 10 mins of screentime.

[@philashton1469]

She played a Queen SEVERAL times!

[@liteflightify]

Too bad she won for a borderline one-note role that was pretty much a cameo, because Notes On A Scandal and Mrs Brown would have actually been highly deserving. But actors winning for the wrong roles is pretty typical with the Oscars.

[@moisemensah8233]

Iris as well

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

in the words of Katherine Hepburn herself that's very true

[@sagrai2564]

At least she's got an oscar

[@Robert-zx2ir]

It’s all subjective

[@abhishektyagil3912]

John Johnson d

[@WeAreTheInsurgents]

Kathy Bates still terrifies me since Misery

[@JavierRodriguez17565]

Narciscynic the scene where she hit Caan with the sledgehammer was terrifying

[@aseemagarwal9493]

The hobbling scene..

[@selesnyaconclave1850]

It's the mark of a phenomenal character and performance when the actor's name is synonymous with one specific role. I sometimes forget the character's name and just think 'Kathy Bates'.

[@haendel8a]

If she still terrifies you it only proves she did a heck of a job

[@dylanpsinakis7930]

Especially that last scene.... In Misery...

[@paul2587]

RIP Lynn Redgrave, one of the finest, most versatile actors of her generation.

[@smacbot]

I wish Cate Blanchett has won the best actress oscar that year, so both the winning actresses would have won for playing Elizabeth the 1st

[@tamobebia]

Cate deserved more, i agree

[@MDkid1]

To win an Oscar...you need to own a role. And for 8 mins....she OWNED it!

[@billygillan821]

Robin Williams will always be in my heart,the Elvis of comedy,and truly missed.

[@j.b.9260]

Oh, viva Da Nang!

[@rubeustyou]

You can actually see the other nominees smiling so genuinely at her, with such admiration and respect. LOVE it. Thank you, Judi, for being so brilliantly amazing.

[@akash9818]

Dench deserves more than one oscar. She's given stellar performances in Iris, Mrs Henderson Presents, Notes on a Scandal and Mrs Brown and could have won for any one of them but she did not deserve to win for Shakespeare in Love.

[@sweeney60]

I think it should have gone to Lynne Redgrave

[@gainal9080]

Not exactly for Iris,Henderson and Notes because there were some even better performances in those years,but yes,she should've easily won for Mrs Brown over Helen Hunt's MEDIOCRE performance in As Good as it Gets.

[@MrAkashvj96]

gain al Yes very true. She certainly wasn't the best in 2001 and 2005 and rightfully lost but still they are winning performances. As for Notes on a Scandal, Helen Mirren certainly was very Very deserving but I believe that Dench's haunting lead performance was superior and should have won. But that's not what disappoints me. What disappoints me is that that Helen Mirren won every single award that year whereas Judi won absolutely nothing despite giving such a remarkable performance. But anyways she sure as well should have won for Mrs Brown and in many ways this was a make up Oscar for snubbing her the previous year.

[@gainal9080]

Well I personally LOVED Helen's performance in The Queen.I think that performance is one of the best winner in the history of Oscar,but sure,I'd be fine if Judi won for Notes.Cate and her were also MARVELOUS in the film.

[@GracefulDanny]

I actually thought Dame Judi's performance in Shakespeare was really powerful and she deserved this Oscar. She stole every scene she was in, her screen presence is off the charts. She probably deserved it for Notes On A Scandal too, she was phenomenal in that. I also would've like to have seen her be nominated for her bitch-slapping of Keira Knightly in Pride And Prejudice haha.

[@pam0626]

Oh, Robin Williams. So dearly missed. The world needs you now.

[@Etombayambo]

Robin Williams Forever.

[@AtlasUniverse]

Judy deserved that. She showed an outstanding acting in those few minutes. I think Sharon Stone deserved to be in this nomination too. She was great in "The Mighty"

[@DutchHPfan1992]

Such a sweet woman..and a wonderful actress!

[@RenanCMaia]

Judi should have won for "Mrs. Brown" in 1998 and Lynn Redgrave in 1999 for "Gods and Monsters"...

[@gatewayski1]

+Renan C. Maia Yes!!!!

[@maziebunny2]

+Renan C. Maia I feel the same way. and I'm sure Redgrave took a stab at that in an episode of Rude Awakening when her drunken character Trudy grumbled "F--- the Oscars."

[@kateholden2533]

Renan C. Maia Agreed. Lynn Redgrave was fantastic in Gods and Monsters. I also would have voted for Ian McKellen for best actor for Gods and Monsters.

[@damionsunderpants498]

She was excellent with Cate Blanchett in "Notes on a Scandal"

[@rohansrider]

Brilliant performance Barbara .

[@WBCRO]

I love this clip. Robin’s wit and delivery were spot on, as always and Dame Judi gave an elegant and humble speech. The last few seconds might be my favourite part, watching Robin walking offstage with her. He looked so protective and encouraging, with his arm around her shoulder, guiding her. He just wanted to help her in that heady, crazy moment. What a sweetheart!

[@dannydoc1969]

Dame Judy should have dozens of Oscars, she is an extraordinarily amazing actress.

[@RobertaRock88]

R.I.P Robin Williams :(

[@jxod4296]

In a just world, Judi Dench should have 3 oscars by now. She should’ve won for Mrs. Brown and Notes on a Scandal as well.

[@Ozymandi_as]

I'm sure she's very proud and grateful for the one she's got.

[@j.louisv.123]

As much as I adore and appreciate Judy Dench and her amazing talent, Lynn Redgrave deserved this Oscar.

[@lorettalynndavis9695]

I LOVE Judi Dench, classy elegant lady!!!!!!!!!

[@ijenantatag]

true

[@maamiggelbrink1242]

lorettalynn Davis u

[@pedromaia2287]

I love that she's not even nervous or emotional, "thank you, I'm very moved by".

[@Rob_Shoot]

Judi Dench=class act.

[@acadarin1409]

The fact that she packed so much power into so little screen time is why she rightfully won this Oscar! She is the highlight of the film.

[@lampad4549]

maybe we watched different films.

[@melisagalvalizi6982]

Don't come for Judi, she deserves it.

[@Darkasknightfall]

Robin will steal any show. Just an amazing person.

[@BroadwayBabyyy744]

To go from British sitcoms to academy award winner and notable movie actress in less then two years. What a time she must have had

[@2legit64]

The Brits have some of the best actresses working today and all of them are of a certain age: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, and Helen Mirren are just three. They always seem to turn out marvelous performances even if the movie is not all that great. It took me a while to really appreciate this lady's work, but I'm now a fan.

[@allanmiller4972]

in one quick shot, the expression on the the the man's face seated behind Jim Carrey in the audience pretty much captures the room's REAL sentiment about Williams' CRASS & INappropriate monologue!

[@user-CatherineDodd]

A very well deserved win for the incomparable Dame Judi Dench as Queen Elizabeth.

[@a.s.alfred9975]

She was honored in a wrong year.

[@amyclarke41]

she was honored that was it

[@robertcanada5106]

A.S. Alfred, it should have been Lynn Redgrave.

[@danvharnojara6385]

Agreed. She was amazing in Mrs. Brown!

[@LukoHevia]

British actors always deliver great speeches...

[@huy3519]

I love the fact that they didn't cut out the part where she was heading to the stage. Very classy and monumental.

[@mikeronquillo1451]

Everyone loves Robin Williams. RIP

[@jonathanwang9613]

She really really really deserves another award for leading actress

[@KaleLikesWaffles]

I just watch this to see Robin Williams present

[@MikeysGayToday]

Judi deserves to win for everything she does. But she was ROBBED by HElen Hunt the prior year. Lynn RedGrave should have won this year.

[@ppuh6tfrz646]

Bit of a contradiction there, wouldn't you say?

[@azimuth361]

Best female voice EVER! I could listen to her all day.

[@zaianmiguel]

"This is very exciting; I feel like Adam when he said to eve: '...backup, I don't know how big this gets...'" ~ Robin Williams 1999

[@soLarEclipse199]

she should have got a standing ovation not only becos of dis film but for the other wonderful films she has done till date..what a powerful actress...

[@JohnTripinTokyo]

Though Rachel Griffiths was my favorite for her extraordinary performance, Judi Dench is one of the classiest women on earth and a living legend. She should have won for 'Mrs. Brown' and 'Notes on a Scandal', undoubtedly her best screen performances, in my opinion. But still, she has an Oscar for her lovely 8-minute turn in 'Shakespeare in Love' and she deserves it.

[@joseffatrip]

I just love her voice.

[@poemoe1493]

Judi Dench acted indeed just 8 minutes. However there are some few truly artists who can achieve outstanding performances such as hers in Shakespeare in Love, no matter the minutes or hours. She's one of those one-of-a-kind actresses in this business.

[@blognewb]

+Poe Moe *They're giving Lupita Nyong'o the same grief that she hell doesn't deserve the Oscar because she was only whipped for a blink of an eye. Well they said she only appeared in the movie just about as long as Dame Judi Dench did in the above video*

[@homhable]

Watch the other nominee Lynn Redgrave in "Gods and Monsters", then we'll talk if Judi truly deserved it that year.

[@Calliope0954]

that role was perfectly done - the Queen indeed had backbone, truth, strength and Her Majesty didn't put up with any fumbling flaccid fancy pants - "too late, too late"

[@lampad4549]

@@Calliope0954 the role was perfectly done cause it was one of easiest roles in the film act very stoic and dont exhibit any range of emotions.

[@giomediaworks]

03:02 Robin Williams tries to hand her the envelope with her name Dame Judi Dench nods no: " I know who I am!"

[@gracehannon6751]

What a timeless beauty

[@robertr798]

Lynn Redgrave would have been my choice here. But I LOVE how Blethyn, Dench, and Redgrave all react simultaneously when Robin says "there is nothing like a Dame." lmao!

[@quizmaster85]

"There is nothing like a dame". Robin Williams was absolutely right with that.

[@orhugs]

This may be the single greatest acceptance speech. Ever.

[@bartlesandjames612]

Laurence Olivier's acceptance speech for receiving a life time achievement Oscar, is the best Oscar speech I ever heard. Maybe the best 'thank you' speech ever.

[@orhugs]

I watched it after you recommended it… Although it was smooth and nice, it was so bloody long! Thats half the reason why I love Judy's. It's not too fast, and you don't get bored, plus she's thankful, acknowledges the other ladies, says why she's happy, and leaves. (dressed impeccably I might add)

[@gatewayski1]

+orhugs Nope.

[@staticcentrehalf7166]

So lovely to look back when Michael Williams was still alive. Thank you for posting.

[@jwelch5742]

Judi Dench had great acting in Shakespeare in Love.

[@kolhapure]

God bless Robin Williams' soul.

[@Gustava10]

Wow Robin Williams should have hosted Oscar one day he's brilliant!

[@rebeccaquinn6925]

+Gustava10 He did one time in 1986 along with Jane Fonda and Alan Alda but I know what you're saying, it would be brilliant

[@NonzoBasseyOfficial]

She is so English. It's beautiful to watch.

[@DanielSelk]

...I miss Robin Williams.

[@ijenantatag]

Me too :'(

[@bettyboggs1622]

Yes ! It still hurts. I took for granted my laughter with him. Still very very sad.

[@MrGabeanator]

who doesn't

[@rohansrider]

I adored the. wonderful Robin. The terrible diagnosis of Lewy Body dementia . He knew what he who would have to face. My own husband had it and died a terrible death. So I understand why Robin killed himself. Someone of such talent to have to face hell - not bloody fair!. Miss your sense of fun Robin

[@fernandoaugusto5435]

:(

[@FastNBulbous]

Well deserved for Dame Judi, but I still can’t believe Shakespeare in Love beat out Saving Private Ryan for best picture.

[@Izaan2810]

True. Till this day, one of the dumbest decisions ever made.

[@chintalagopi7412]

she is so humble. more love to her.

[@maxineharris4746]

My vote for classiest acceptance speech ever.

[@eriothkeruma6643]

Super eloquent and graceful

[@MissBK22]

I miss Robin Williams very much x

[@dldee912]

5 extraordinary actresses...nominated in the same category. WOW!

[@ojhda]

Jesus Christ Robin Williams is nothing short of a genius!!!!

[@formattester6]

she is an extremely talented actress.

[@YoungFrankenstein]

Yeah, Helen and Vanessa take more chances, but Dench is subtle, firm and believable on her performances. Britain is lucky and blessed to have all these brilliant actresses.

[@bilaalbadurdeen2733]

Her presence 🔥Dame ❤🔥

[@modarXmodar]

Wow! Whoopi, Robin, and Judi!! Legends

[@alexandrebertrand-lafleur3114]

God blessed Dame Judi Dench!

[@negativezero3107]

agree she is so good in so many things

[@orhugs]

He called her Snoopy :3

[@davidrexjustforfunsies]

Such grace and class

[@luizdantas3218]

She’s a legend!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@supermariofan03]

Congrats to Judi Dench for winning Best Cameo--excuse me I mean Best Supporting Actress.

[@goodbadbill]

I love how Robin just storms offscreen after giving the oscar to Dench.

[@MavinReyes]

We miss you, Robin

[@cazia9]

agred - Dame Judi totes deserves an Oscar, but not that role; she should have won for Mrs Brown

[@luisfelipeorozco7534]

Man, HIllary and Jackie is an astounding film. Simply out of this world. And the acting...

[@isabelrocha285]

Dame Judy dench. “Dame” says a lot. This woman is special.

[@denissantos6948]

I love English accent 🙏🏻 I love British people 🙏🏻. My love from BRAZIL 🇧🇷🇬🇧❤️

[@sopheakpanhaung]

Judi should have won another oscar for Best Actress, she's just of those actress I really want to have more oscars.. and RIP Robin

[@maryeliason1504]

We all love you Judi & hope only the best for you in your life. ❤️🥰🙏 Great nominees all. But you deserve it dear.

[@giovannyespinoza7162]

5. Brenda Brethlyn in Little Voice 4. Rachel Griffitbs in Hilary and Jackie 3. Lynn Redgrave in Goods and Monsters 2. Judi Dench in Shakespeare in Love 1. Kathy Bates in Primary Colors

[@fanficreater]

She is a wonderful actress, i love her!

[@foxgloved1]

judi is so graceful and beautiful

[@chappie_nottherobot]

8 minutes of pure wonderfulness. love you judi...

[@rodrigocolindres1640]

Judi Dench deserved the Oscar for best Actress for Mr. brown