Adrien Brody Wins Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama for The Brutalist

Adrien Brody took home the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama on Sunday night for his performance in The Brutalist. Directed by Brady Corbet, the film follows the story of a Holocaust survivor and Hungarian architect, played by Brody, who becomes entangled with a toxic and manipulative patron, portrayed by Guy Pearce, in post-war America.

In his acceptance speech, Brody expressed gratitude to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the film's team, and his family. He highlighted the significance of The Brutalist as a story of human resilience and creativity, drawing parallels between the film’s narrative and his own family’s immigrant journey.

Brody thanked the film's director, Brady Corbet, and producer Mona Fastvold, calling the project a “monument to humanity and the arts.” He also acknowledged his co-stars, crew, and supporters at A24 and CAA. He shared an emotional tribute to his parents, crediting his mother for inspiring his artistry and his father for being the family’s foundation.

The actor reserved special thanks for his partner, Georgina Chapman, whom he described as his source of strength and creativity.

Brody’s win marks his first Golden Globe victory and second nomination. He previously won an Academy Award for Best Actor in 2003 for The Pianist, a record-setting achievement as the youngest winner in the category at age 29.

In addition to The Brutalist, Brody is known for his roles in The Thin Red Line, Midnight in Paris, and Blonde. He is also a frequent collaborator with director Wes Anderson, appearing in films such as The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Asteroid City.

Brody’s victory came against a competitive field, including Ralph Fiennes (Conclave), Colman Domingo (Sing Sing), Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown), Daniel Craig (Queer), and Sebastian Stan (The Apprentice).