By: Anthony L.
When Oscar Sunday rolled around, there were three categories which possessed locks; Alfonso Cuaron for Best Director, Cate Blanchett for Best Actress, and Jared Leto for Best Supporting Actor. So, sure enough, when the Oscars came, all three of them won. But, Jared Leto, perhaps, was the most deserving of his award.Leto, who starred in Jean-Marc Vallée’s ‘Dallas Buyers Club,’ a story about Ron Woodroof, a homophobe-turned-AIDS supporter. The film itself benefits from great casting, including Matthew Mcconaughey, who gives the performances of his career; shedding 40 pounds just to play the role. But along with Mcconaughey’s performance was a jaw dropping performance from Jared Leto who played Rayon, a transgender woman who accompanies Woodroof on his journey to fight AIDS.
The highlight for Leto, though, took part on Oscar sunday, when he accepted his trophy for Best Supporting Actor. He started his speech in thanking his family, like many Oscar speeches begin with.
"She [Leto’s Mother] encouraged her kids to be creative, to work hard and to do something special. That girl is my mother and she’s here tonight. And I just want to say, I love you, Mom” Leto said.
But, not long after this, he took an unexpected turn in his speech. The closing of his speech, though, proved to be the most powerful.
“And this is for the 36 million people who have lost the battle to Aids and to those of you out there who have ever felt injustice because of who you are or who you love, tonight I stand here in front of the world with you and for you. Thank you so much and goodnight."
Later on, his Co-star Matthew Mcconaughey claimed the Oscar for Best Actor, giving an equally compelling, and moving speech. But, on a night which consisted of relatively cliched and dry speeches, Leto’s beautiful dedication, along with his striking mixture of politics, and veneration provided the show with an exuberant start.
“To all the dreamers out there around the world watching this tonight …” Leto said.
“ I want to say we are here and as you struggle to… to make your dreams happen, to live the impossible… We’re thinking of you tonight.”
