Cillian Murphy has described himself as a 'very proud Irishman' in his Oscars acceptance speech last night.
The Cork actor became the first Irish born man to win Best Actor at the Oscars.
Cillian Murphy accepting Best Actor Oscar for Oppenheimer - 10th March 2024Murphy was the lead in Oppenheimer, which won seven awards last night including Best Picture.
Poor Things, which was made by Irish production company Element Pictures, came away with four Oscars, with Emma Stone named Best Actress.
Emma Stone wins the Best Actress award. Image: Associated Press / Alamy Stock PhotoCillian Murphy paid tribute to his family during his acceptance speech last night.
"Brendan Murphy, Mary Murphy, Yvonne McGuinness, my partner in life in Ireland, my two boys Malachy and Aaron who are sitting up there.
"I love you so much. And I'm a very proud Irishman standing here tonight".
"We made a film about the man who created the atomic bomb, and for better or for worse, we're all living in Oppenheimer's world, so I would really like to dedicate this to the peacemakers everywhere".
Best Actor in a Leading Role goes to Cillian Murphy! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/4BgQJpd6Ou
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