Cillian Murphy just scored himself an Oscar! Yes, you heard it right โ the man with cheekbones sharp enough to cut diamonds is now officially a winner, snagging the coveted Best Actor award at the 2024 Academy Awards bash held at the swanky Dolby Theatre in the heart of Hollywood.
What’s the flick that catapulted Mr. Murphy into the realm of Oscar glory, you ask? None other than “Oppenheimer”! And let’s just say, he didn’t just steal the show; he grabbed it by the collar, gave it a good shake, and left it gasping for breath. But wait, it gets better โ when he strutted up to that podium to claim his prize, he didn’t just dish out the usual thank you’s. Oh no, he went full-blown philosophical on us!
“We made a movie about the dude who cooked up the atomic bomb, and guess what? We’re all living in Oppenheimer’s world now! So, here’s to the peacemakers out there, trying to clean up the mess,” Cillian declared, raising his Oscar triumphantly, probably making Albert Einstein do a somersault in his grave.
And as if that wasn’t heart-meltingly adorable enough, he turned to his squad โ his wife Yvonne McGuinness and their two little troublemakers perched in the audience โ and poured out some serious love. “To my two mini-me’s up there, Daddy loves you to the moon and back. And to all my fellow Irishmen and women, I’m bursting with pride to be here, representing the Emerald Isle!”
And there you have it โ Cillian Murphy, taking home the golden statue and our hearts in one fell swoop. Here’s to cheekbones that could cut glass and a wit as sharp as his acting chops! Cheers to you, Cillian, you’ve officially made it to the pinnacle of Hollywood glory!
Cillian Murphy wins Best Actor for his role in #Oppenheimer at the 2024 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/UmRAiLO9Qg
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 11, 2024