Reese Witherspoon Wins Best Actress | 78th Oscars (2006)

[@UltimateBrody]

Judi always looks like she's plotting someone's demise.

[@elremanenteunafeinteligente]

She's M after all

[@heyheyheyheyheyhey76]

+UltimateBrody That's M's job. Haha

[@maryhughes6372]

😂 she does

[@RVAnne22]

LMAOOO

[@katiemarie7750]

UltimateBrody Lmbo 😂😂😂 ....So True !!!

[@daffodilZephyr]

Probably one of the best and most endearing speeches from an actress Oscar winner I've seen. Reese was so adorable... even her eyebrow.

[@djangojango2488]

but that chin though. damn. quite deadly.

[@AsimKhan-jt5vx]

Have seen Julia Roberts

[@sanjaystravels8773]

Just like every other speech from every other undeserving Hollywood princess win huh- judge all the performances nominated and choose a winner; there was a clear winner and that was Felicity Huffman

[@reneeharbek7863]

@@djangojango2488 Transvestigation her. ALL of Hollywoods hot women are men.

[@竇禕赫]

@@djangojango2488 please look at the mirror before you say it. I bet yours is worse¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@richfictionfighter]

I think people who say Reese Witherspoon didnt deserve her Oscar just don't like the idea of young, pretty actresses from comedy background winning awards against older, more-experienced dramatic actresses, no matter how great the performance was.

[@juderack3665]

Dame happened with jennifer Lawrence snd she was stunning

[@bellamartino730]

richfictionfighter exactly.

[@sabinagomez.9376]

No It's not about that her part was just not that good.. Ur just her fan

[@Nazaba09]

If felicity should have won, we’d still be talking about it. We’re...not.

[@imaamericangirl1406]

Reese was amazing in Walk The Line!

[@ParisianPaddy]

"My mother and my father are here" Camera: *Zooms in on Ryan Phillipe*

[@laribama2885]

Well he was a covert narcissist and verbally and emotionally abused her. She filed for divorce from him that year.

[@Andy-hk9eb]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-pt4xh2jr8h]

Joaquin Phoenix looked more proud of her than her ex-husband!

[@Ay3shizzle]

I love their close friendship with each other and it's really nice to see that they're really close friends with each other to this day.

[@hollyroxy25]

He was lol, Ryan was obviously jealous & their relationship fell apart afterwards.

[@lizsa3145]

Yes totally! He sat there like he was sucking a lemon! Whereas Joaquin was beaming

[@crystalcorker5476]

He was jealous of her and the recognition she gets from Hollywood. I was so proud ofnher I cried. She represented June carter perfectly. June is a distant relative of mine as well as Maybelline carter.

[@giovannycolmenares5311]

Elle woods hehe. She did it.

[@itsjemmabond]

What, like it's hard?

[@davidao2551]

@Veronica A. she would've reclaimed a vote recount lol

[@thais9696]

One of the best Oscar acceptance speeches ever. Eloquent and yet very emotional. Well-deserved, Reese.

[@eilighfenske2527]

And she didn't blubber.

[@nightlock3]

Walk the Line was a brilliant film, one of the best I've ever seen. Joaquin should have won an Oscar for his role...it was one of the most breathtaking things I've watched...

[@elinatsaktsira731]

Εvery time his co-stars win and not him! He is brilliant in every role but Academy wants to piss me off :p

[@TheChannelTV-bt8em]

+Elina Tsaktsira That's right. It's all about you.

[@ja1207]

the new Leo

[@benwittenstein5343]

I thought he was good but Philip Seymour Hoffman deserved it for Capote

[@HAL-vm3wn]

If Capote had come out any other year , he would have swept ALL the awards

[@470George]

Reese Witherspooon is EASILY one of the most underrated actress of all time. People tend to underestimate her acting. She actually deserved another nomination for Election.

[@CezzL]

I was about to reply "UNDERRATED????????" but then saw your comment was from 10 years ago so it made sense hahaha

[@somewhereonthisplanet2721]

And legally blonde - very out of this world

[@KerrkoJeriskoa]

Four Christmases I forgot mentioned

[@theamazingandtalentedblake8296]

Well wasn’t she nominated for golden globes for election and legally

[@carlatan]

so sad that Joaquin Phoenix didn't win the Best Actor

[@hardcoresizzen]

yes it was sad but in all fairness i think Philip Seymour Hoffman deserved that oscar

[@nataszasuarez6243]

He had a strong competition that year.

[@raghadb2044]

he will win in 2020

[@deepakshukla330]

He will definitely win for joker in 2020

[@roseflower9794]

He WILL ... soon..😉👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bartdereu9267]

To say she didn't deserve this is crazy. But Joaquin should have won, no doubt

[@GoldeneyeDog]

I don't see how he could have won a best actress award.

[@GoldeneyeDog]

tpabaygarstud - That isn't what he said and he's not the only person to have said it on this page, stop being a troll.

[@hahahahajajajajaj]

check the movie trasnamerica thats an oscar worthy performance much better than reese

[@akash9818]

Felicity Huffman and Judi Dench were way better and no one could've beaten phillip seymour hoffman for capote.

[@hahahahajajajajaj]

***** totally agree with u

[@KatrinaKingsOfLeon]

She honestly seems like the most humble human being

[@sanjaystravels8773]

Watch her arrest video - she literally muttered repeatedly to the officer ‘do you know who I am?’

[@salehaltaher3210]

@@sanjaystravels8773 I seriously hate it when people praise celebrities just because they’re celebrities

[@amrutha.pkumaramrutha7650]

@@sanjaystravels8773 I was gonna say that

[@PotterLatina]

Nobody speaks about Keira Knightley :/

[@leann3984]

Keira was only 19 here and she definitely should have been nominated at least twice since. She's so underrated and I'm sure she'll win her own soon.

[@aerialkate]

She's wooden. Dreadful actor.

[@ronniebishop2496]

aerialkate If you notice Hollywood likes to honor Hollywood. When you play the life story of an entertainer, you're half way there.

[@aerialkate]

Ronnie Bishop Yeah I know that. Classic oscar-baiting stuff! I find it tiresome. Those biopics are rarely riveting. And what they're awarding someone for is the best _impersonation._ Not necessarily the best acting performance. And if you are the right physical type, you're half way there before you begin. However watching Michael Douglas as Liberace on the 'Behind the Candelabra' thing, I thought it was a real shame he wasn't eligible for an Academy ward (just the Emmy). Because he entertained the fuck out of me. He was an absolute scream and at the same time managed to move me towards the end. Ditto Matt Damon.

[@TheChannelTV-bt8em]

+PotterLatina I will. She wrinkles her nose a little too much, but I love her anyway. She was a perfect Elizabeth Bennett.

[@NickHail2245]

Its sweet that Joaquin looks like he wants to cry

[@Ay3shizzle]

@movingonandup773 Well they're good friends in real life

[@Ay3shizzle]

@movingonandup773 Reese mentioned it in many interviews for Walk the Line. And they also had a lovely happy reunion at the golden globes earlier this year.

[@Ay3shizzle]

movingonandup773 you’re wrong because Reese herself said Joaquin was a great guy and Joaquin said the same about her. And they had problems with each other when they rehearsed for Walk the line but that was because of the intense pressure put on them to portray Johnny Cash and June Carter to perfection. However as they got better with their singing and instrument playing they got along perfectly. By the time filming started, they were already good friends with each other and still are to this day. Say whatever the fuck you want. No offense

[@Ay3shizzle]

movingonandup773 I’m not being rude. I’m just stating the facts. They may not be close close friends as in hanging out since they’re both extremely busy people but they’re still good friends with each other nonetheless

[@Ay3shizzle]

@movingonandup773 Yes of course

[@AdoreYouInAshXI]

That was one of the most heartfelt acceptance speeches I've ever heard, I'm so happy for her that she won.

[@Diiivajen5stardiiiva]

She's so genuine. I adore her.

[@erinmaree1987]

Seriously, why has Judi Dench always got a face like a funeral?

[@A.A_xv]

judi dench is a sweetheart.

[@screenactorsguilable]

@@A.A_xv she is odd and conservative thats why

[@A.A_xv]

Quan Dang what exactly is she conservative about?

[@nataszasuarez6243]

@@A.A_xv He's not that good like his brother River, but his acting is ok.

[@marcosgregorio1110]

because she knows that she always gonna loose

[@strange.person]

I don't know why everyone's so mad about her winning the award. She did a great performance, I don't know why can't you recognize that.

[@helenapoblet492]

True

[@helenapoblet492]

True

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

I think most of the anger stems from the fact that Reese's role wasn't even a lead role, it was a supporting one

[@TheChannelTV-bt8em]

+Maliha Intikhab No, that's not why. It was the female lead. The objection is that she was only very good, not outstanding.

[@theresabollman8061]

+Maliha Intikhab Even mpre reason to praise her work.

[@mollyrobinson9380]

Reese Witherspoon delivered such a beautiful speech; she's so passionate and such a wonderful person. She has a way with words - and she has a raw talent. Her performance in Walk the Line was superb!

[@jhengleone]

Reese won all the major awards for Best Actress: Critics' Choice Awards, Golden Globe Awards, BAFTA Awards, SAG Awards.. that's why she's the clear winner for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

[@stijn4687]

+Leone Mendoza Not for her work in this film. Golden Globe went to Felicity Huffman

[@zacharydanvers9781]

+Mario Slim Huffman won for Drama, Reese won for Comedy/Musical. Still thinks she is never that great at acting anyway

[@TheChannelTV-bt8em]

+Leone Mendoza Also NY film critics but I still don't get it.

[@HBarnill]

Huffman won the National Board of Review, so...

[@MM-hx4em]

The performance of Reese Witherspoon was very overrated

[@dinikasaxena]

I love Reese. I know I don't know her personally, but, honestly, I don't think I have to know her that well to say that she is a wonderful person. So genuine and so kind.

[@HBarnill]

Unless you know her name.

[@sanjaystravels8773]

Watch her arrest video and you’ll see just how kind she is

[@tanzeetanha513]

The Academy prefers American citizens and swearing and shouting to solidity and depth. When I watched Pride & Prejudice, I totally forgot that Keira Knightley was playing the role of Elizabeth. She was BEING Elizabeth. She put her heart and soul there and delivered such a solid performance with so much depth. She should have been named Elizabeth. This also explains Melissa Leo winning over Helena Bonham Carter in 2011 and also the recent nomination for Jennifer Lawrence. Her portrayal was no different than the one on Silver Linings Playbook. Also Natalie won an Oscar for portraying an troubled ballerina (totally deserved) while Keira didn't even get a nomination for Anna Karenina, a role she also played with such intensity that it was impossible to think that she was acting. Keira totally deserved the award for Pride & Prejudice for not playing but for being the role. Don't know how Felicity did. Gotta watch Transamerica.

[@maduumanis]

Tanzee Tanha Did you watch Transamerica? Felicity deserves the Oscar! 😭😭😭

[@tylerfrump15]

Felicity Huffman deserved this. Transamerica was an amazing movie.

[@TheWhitelady79]

I agree

[@mandygalino5967]

I believe so.shes super autenthic in that film

[@bensolo1132]

I agree

[@rushofblood994]

I wish it had gone to Felicity Huffman. Not to undermine anyone else's performance, but she was utterly incredible in Transamerica. Mindblowing.

[@lisadiconti]

She'll never win another award after the college scam.

[@jamesmonroe7751]

@@lisadiconti truth to power. Her and Lori are very canceled!

[@greatboy7031]

no reese was wayyyy better she sang so well and transformed herself into june but felicity huffman was unconvincing for the most part

[@dynamite1976]

how Phoenix didn't win an Oscar is beyond belief he was amazing in walk the line Reece was great but Phoenix smashed it

[@diegopisfil614]

Chris Davis cause he sucked

[@mollyrobinson9380]

Yes, he was so convincing as Johnny Cash

[@nickxyx2879]

Because Philip Seymour Hoffman in Capote was much better than Phoenix in Walk the line. That's all I can say

[@egeay5938]

They are not even in the same category dfk?

[@adagiobreeze8493]

Reese did a fantastic job, she even did all her own singing.

[@screenactorsguilable]

1:13 Felicity cheers

[@eliocosmos]

Damn could Charlize look any more stunning? geez

[@itswhat3v3r]

who cares who SHOULD have won, its over and done with. Just admire her acceptance speech for the sweetness and sincerity that it was. You're a beautiful soul Reese!

[@A-mac-kn6ew]

Diego Pisfil no body cares

[@jeanne_guitton]

"I'm just trying to matter." That's really beautiful, actually. If more people thought that way, I bet we'd have a much more interesting world.

[@bijoyasengupta8843]

Very true.

[@ZeldasFinalFantasy]

She's so real awww

[@FredHenry1850]

Keira Knightley killed it as Elizabeth Bennet.

[@RockSomething]

i didnt think that she should win .... but i love her.... and i think this is the best speech ever !! she is such a sweetheart

[@josephmvalentino]

Felicity Huffman should have won this. Oscars. Reese Witherspoon’s performance to me was a supporting performance I always hate category fraud at the Oscars

[@davy209]

I get where you’re coming from. Reese Witherspoon’s role in “Walk The Line” definitely borders between a lead and supporting role since her screen time in the movie was about half of Joaquin Phoenix’s. But I still would consider her role as a lead because she still had a significant amount of screen time and the movie would not work without her character since the main story was less about Johnny Cash’s life and more about the love story between Johnny and June.

[@samarelazhary7700]

oh God! the way she talks and that speech already, she is definitely one of the cutest, loveliest and most talented artists ever!

[@andrewfrantz5502]

Reese Witherspoon, you deserved the Oscar for your portrayal of June Carter Cash. No doubt or question your children likely said "Way to go Mom, nice work". I have the film. Hopefully someday Joaquin Phoenix wins the Oscar.

[@rapunzelagain]

He's going to win in one week!

[@bluedasher74]

I loved her speech. Glad I saw this when it aired live. Loved the movie overall. Joaquin Phoenix should've won Best Actor, as that was his best performance EVER.

[@naseehaabdulnasir6540]

bluedasher74 He did now🤘🏽

[@cinnamonsugar9940]

6 years later... HE WON

[@alonpp3834]

Felicity huffman in transmerica is amagazing she deserved this oscar

[@vintage1520]

i was so happy, beautiful actress and performance

[@mateusvagner8180]

I always love to find Joaquim's mom in videos .. she always looks so happy for the others

[@MintyCanRead]

That was such a lovely speech :) I loved her performance in Walk the Line. She really conveyed the strength and conviction it takes to be a pillar for someone else, and yet she was flawed herself. Really subtle but complex.

[@manishmukul5464]

Felicity hoffman deserved to win

[@3P2C1E]

She's a class act! Full of grace!

[@RandMontauk]

She is pure class

[@marneebox]

Best Actress: Judi Dench, "Mrs. Henderson Presents" Felicity Huffman, "Transamerica"*(WINNER) Keira Knightley, "Pride & Predjudice" Charlize Theron, "North Country" Naomi Watts, "King Kong"

[@bffrockgirl2013]

I'm so happy she won the oscar!! She so deserved it! She learned to sing amazingly and she also did great acting. That movie gives me goosebumps.

[@lucash2006]

That was one of the sweetest, most genuine and touching Oscar speeches I've ever seen. God bless.

[@elHEARTBREAKER]

She did a great job in Walk the Line, but in my humble opinion, Felicity Hoffman deserved the award more.

[@fancii]

I agree, but did you catch the pure shade in her speech where she says TWICE that her character was a REAL woman? I'm still giving her ass the side eye....

[@Mitchapalooza80]

I don't think she meant that in the way you took it...

[@mollyrobinson9380]

+F Yeah ...

[@MrGenexxx]

nah Reese deserved it. And Felicity deserves nothing but jail.

[@elijahsackville-glucksburg]

@Reginald Wilson plus she played it incosistently. Her accent was awful and inconsistent

[@pinkhuggies23]

When Reese was thanking Joaquin his mother Heart was so sweet about it n even looks like she was crying with her...so sweet

[@evieearls-davis5848]

Felicity Huffman was without a doubt my vote for this award, her performance in Transamerica was an outstanding, brave performance which, in my opinion, couldn't have been pulled off with the same courage and sheer beauty by any other actress, she is one of the greatest actresses of her generation, in my opinion. I have all the respect for the other actresses who were nominated and each of then deserve recognition for their performances but Huffman's performance will go down in history for me.

[@ariannaratto2095]

I've just seen Walk the Line, and Reese's performance was absolutely AMAZING. She was a perfect June Carter...

[@WKesia]

Arianna Ratto watch transamerica! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@sabinagomez.9376]

What was so great about she basically just sings n is a misstress..

[@univbae]

WOW it’s the best speech i’ve ever heard, i can feel her heart and real pure emotions 🥺🤍🤍

[@Evi_Tsiara]

It's really so touching the way she thanks Joaquin...

[@Ay3shizzle]

That just shows they created a good friendship during the filming of the movie. And they still are good friends with each other based on their golden globes 2020 reunion

[@TingitanianCenturion]

well deserved: smart, pretty, respectful and galant.

[@itswarda123]

'I'm just trying to matter' such a powerful line touched me.

[@joewhitehead3]

Just saw the film for the first time, she absolutely deserved this! June & Johnny woulda been proud!

[@SannaJankarin]

Keira Knightly deserve it more... I love ”Pride and prejudice”.

[@jamesmonroe7751]

She's a dame now so there's THAT.

[@henryesj6242]

@@jamesmonroe7751 I wish she was but she’s an officer

[@jamesmonroe7751]

@@henryesj6242 close to it! Fun fact Miss Moneypenny aka Naomi Harris is one too! So is Joel Richardson (about time) and Sadé. On the men's side Christian bale Jonathan Nolan and Ewan McGregor. TMI

[@henryesj6242]

@@jamesmonroe7751 I know, they darn sure deserve it

[@greatboy7031]

keira knightley suckeddd in pride and prejudice

[@echolot]

02:19 he slowly realizes he'll always just be reese witherspoon's husband now.

[@PrakashSingh-bd9vv]

Fuck him..he cheated on her🙄

[@shay3783]

So what's wrong ..in that ..he should have been proud 😍

[@Andy-hk9eb]

​@@shay3783this guy was very jealous of his wife

[@songmahobi5662]

my grandmother who teach me how to be a real woman, to have strength and self respect....wow. shes lucky grandmother teached this to her and now to the women who hear this speech from reese. very true, a real woman should be like this.

[@cristasantamaria9360]

She looked so classy, beautiful and timeless ... her speech perfection!

[@stijn4687]

Felicity Huffman should have won hands down, amazing performance.

[@anniewilson7803]

This is just like Emma Stone winning over (Isabela Huppert) and Julia Roberts over (Ellen Burstyn) and Jennifer Lawrence won was completely joke... and Amy Adams snub for nomination...

[@greatboy7031]

no reeese should have won hands down

[@thenjtsaid4681]

No.

[@dlrsa2]

If the people voted, Felicity would have won. She is by far the most deserving winner for me!

[@TheSarahmartini]

Such a lovely not-contrived speech, 'making my bed or making a movie'..brilliant..

[@grace-anne5660]

That speech was so touching. Reese is a great actress

[@marneebox]

My nominees: Judi Dench, "Mrs. Henderson Presents" Felicity Huffman, "Transamerica"*(WINNER) Keira Knightley, "Pride & Prejudice" Charlize Theron, "North Country" Naomi Watts, "King Kong"

[@akash9818]

This looks good to me. Though I agree Felicity Huffmun should've won, I have to say Judi Dench was in the worst movie of all the nominees yet she stole every scene.

[@IGNITEDASMR]

Felicity huffman deserved this for sure !!!!!! Ugh!!!!!! What a snub!!!!!

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

Reese Witherspoon not only swept the major organisations that year but most of the major critics organisations as well and still they say she didn't deserve it

[@ripgirl9000]

What a wonderful acceptance speech! Love Reese

[@onoalerr]

She was good on her role!! but can't believe Felicity and Judi lost they were absolutely amazing !!

[@leann3984]

Keira's like what, 19 here? :0 So beautiful. She'll be getting another nomination soon! Watch out.

[@jodietaylorswiftfan]

Words cant even describe how much I love Reese Witherspoon *.* Shes just the definition of beautiful

[@gatewayski1]

I did not believe Reese Witherspoon as June Carter. She had somefine dramatic moments but I was wasn't blown away by how littleshe sang in the film. Joaquin was more the standout for me.The other nominees were strong. The only performance thathas stood up well for me is the one given by Charlize Theronin "North Country".

[@jenmka]

this was so well deserved for Witherspoon and the fact that the academy agrees says ALOT

[@13karengillan]

Her accent is the best thing ever. ♥

[@JustNess78]

I don't mean to be shallow, but Reese's dress is the most beautiful dress I've ever seen. Extraordinary! :)

[@bwaystar88]

This is one of my favorite Oscar speeches. She is the epitome of a class act.

[@Endlesslove1974]

Her speech is one of the best speeches I have ever heard!

[@colnag2158]

Felicity Huffman was brilliant, but you know what? Reese Witherspoon did a damn good job. She may not have been the best of the year, but she did wonderful with that role

[@siddharthnaagar7028]

I love the music played behind when she wins the award

[@EurovisionFan1990]

I was so sad at this moment, because Felicity Huffman gave a once-in-a-lifetime-performance in "Transamerica".

[@ryleighmcdonald1511]

Reese deserved to win and her speech was really good, not boring :)

[@Rabes1987]

I always thought she seemed so wonderful prior to watching this; now I know it. She seems like a genuinely sweet woman (which is refreshing to see in Hollywood), and I am certainly glad she won this award. She deserved it!

[@stephenvani8941]

I couldn't agree more, he showed so much emotional depth as a villain that it was haunting.

[@jasonfarley5763]

I cried when she got her Oscar! She deserved it! I love her! I'm so happy for her!

[@GustavoSantos-uh5yl]

I have not watched this movie where Reese Witherspoon is in, but I think the great winner should've being Charlize Theron. Her performance was thrilling and I've got impressed!

[@JebusGabriel]

Siento Honestamente que Felicity Huffman merecía el premio... aunque Reese es talentosa :3

[@TheHappyheart77]

She never looks any older!Such a sweetheart:) Well deserved award to.Wonderful film!

[@musics4me]

Did you catch Keira's changing smile when she clapped? lol that is so me

[@boys_and_the_booze5104]

I would have chosen either Charlize, Felicity, or Keira.

[@boys_and_the_booze5104]

***** I still stand with my opinion

[@CorCor89]

It's crazy that Reese won this in the midst of not even knowing that her husband was cheating on her at the time!!

[@DerekMcAdam2023]

I love how Ryan reaction

[@arvindhmani06]

There's not an iota of "Hollywood" in that speech. Straight from the heart. Love you Reese!

[@enidrhee-grimes7621]

I love Walk the Line! Such a fantastic movie. And I love Reese. She's such a sweetheart.

[@irina1296]

I don't care what haters say. Reese was the greatest that year. I'm so happy she won but Julianne Moore should have got a nomination for "The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio"

[@mollyrobinson9380]

Exactly.

[@sabinagomez.9376]

No she wasnt u were just her fan

[@n_za6680]

@@sabinagomez.9376 And you are just her hater.

[@yelyint5620]

I love 'Reese' so so much and she's absolutely talented but Best Leading Actress for the year 2005 is doubtlessly 'Felicity Huffman' who did an extraordinarily excellent job in 'Transamerica'.

[@christyparrylegacyhs197]

Yel Yint

[@PedroPablinsky]

:( I feel so sad for Felicity Huffman! She really deserved this Oscar! Reese Witherspoon didn't make a significant job.

[@karant1378]

One word: Felicity Huffman

[@percyweasley9301]

No. Watch Walk The Line.

[@TShay92]

UNDESERVING. FELICITY HUFFMAN SHOULD HAVE WON THE OSCAR!

[@maxxxmarvel6812]

Ok

[@miralabualjadail4206]

Felicity was amazing in that role !

[@loumarque6342]

I don't know about the performances of the four other nominated but Oh - My - God, I've just watched "Walk the line" and it is SO AMAZING. One of the best movies I've seen in my entire life I think. I used to really dislike Reese Witherspoon because of her silly role in Friends, she seemed so vulgar and spoiled, but she is so fucking BRILLIANT in that movie. :)

[@justindb18]

Reese Witherspoon is just so flipping beautiful!! She well deserved this award, and Joaquin should have gotten one too.