Hollywood is buzzing after disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein angrily responded to Adrien Brody’s unexpected mention of his children during a tearful Oscars speech Sunday night. Brody, who won Best Actor in 2003 for Weinstein-produced The Pianist, shocked viewers when he referenced the convicted rapist’s family while accepting an award for his new film. Now, Weinstein is firing back from prison—and the drama is exploding online.
During his emotional speech, Brody, 50, thanked collaborators before adding, “We must confront the past to heal the future—even if that means acknowledging the innocent lives caught in the crossfire, like the children of those who’ve caused harm.” While he didn’t name Weinstein directly, insiders confirm the remark targeted the former mogul, whose two youngest kids Brody once knew.
Weinstein, 72, reportedly “blew up” upon hearing the comments, telling his lawyer, “Adrien knows my kids haven’t spoken to me in years. Using them for applause? He crossed a line.” His spokesperson later released a statement demanding Brody “stop exploiting a painful family situation” for “cheap Oscar moments.”
Fans are split. Some praise Brody for “shading Weinstein’s legacy,” while others call it “a low blow.” Twitter erupted with takes, one user writing, “Why drag the kids? They’re victims too,” and another countering, “Brody’s right—Hollywood’s silence enabled monsters.”
The feud adds fuel to Brody’s rocky history with Weinstein, who famously pressured him to lose 30 pounds for The Pianist and later blacklisted him from projects. “Adrien’s still processing how Weinstein shaped his career,” a source close to the actor revealed. “This wasn’t revenge—it was closure.”
With Weinstein serving a 23-year sentence and Brody’s Oscar win reigniting his career, this clash proves Hollywood’s past scandals are still rewriting its future. One thing’s clear: the internet won’t stop talking about this anytime soon.