Joaquin Phoenix And Renee Zellweger, Best Actor And Actress At The 2020 Oscars

Joaquin Phoenix (Twitter @jokermovie)

JAKARTA - The 2020 Oscars Cup event was held on Monday, February 10, morning WIB at the Dolby Theater, Los Angeles, United States. This event is held annually to give appreciation to films that have been present in the past year. For the categories of Best Lead Actor and Best Lead Actress, this time it went to Joaquin Phoenix and Renee Zelweger.

Joaquin Phoenix is a topic of conversation because of his role as the Joker in a film of the same name. This is the second time the Joker actor has won an Oscar after Heath Ledger in 2009. Both are considered capable of bringing the Joker into a person full of darkness.

The 45-year-old actor made a series of preparations to play the Joker, one of which was by conducting research on criminology and narcissism from Buster Keaton and actor Ray Bolger, a scarecrow from The Wizard of Oz. Her dancing style inspired Phoenix to dance oddly and elegantly. He also walked mysteriously.

In addition, as reported by Vanity Fair, Phoenix did not talk much with Robert De Niro, his co-star in the Joker film. Due to the similarity of acting methods, they feel that there is nothing to discuss and only need to act according to the characters they have.

In her Oscar-winning speech, Phoenix spoke about the injustices in the film industry that many people still feel. “I don't feel high compared to the nominees or anyone in this room, because we share the same love - that's a movie. The best gift given to me, and the people here are the opportunity to use our voices from those who did not speak. "

Phoenix also talked about the absence of gender equality in the industry, even though both women and men have the same ability to work. He also ended his speech with; “Not when we cancel each other out for past mistakes, but when we help each other grow. When we educate one another, when we lead one another to redemption. "

“When he was 17, my younger brother (River) wrote these lyrics. He said: "Running for the catch with love and peace will follow."

Meanwhile, the Best Lead Actress won by Renee Zelweger is an eligibility. Zelweger playing Judy Garland in the Judy film became a big name among other names such as Saoirse Ronan, Cynthia Erivo, Charlize Theron, and Scarlett Johansson.

Judy tells the journey of Judy Garland, an actress in building her career in London. Travels Garland met her husband, as well as people who helped him with his career and helped treat his mental disorder. But because of the use of drugs and feelings of anxiety overpowered him and disrupted his career. Garland died at the age of 47 in 1969.

On receiving his trophy, Zellweger began with the words: “The conversation over the past year celebrating Judy Garland into generations and culture is a cool reminder that our heroes unite us. The best among us, who inspire us to find the best in us, when they unite us, when we see our heroes, we agree, you know? And that's important. "

Zellweger also took this opportunity to thank some of the figures he idolized, such as Martin Scorsese, Fred Rogers, and Harriet Tubman.

“Judy Garland didn't receive this honor in time. I believe this moment is an extension of the celebration of his film-starting legacy and represents the fact that uniqueness is no exception and inclusiveness and generosity, it transcends artistic achievement. Mrs. Garland, you are certainly among the heroes who unite and define us and this is of course for you. I am very grateful."

Controversy arose during the screening of Judy, where Judy Garland's children, Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft said they would not watch this film. However, Zellweger says the film is a tribute to their mother even if it includes Garland's final moments.

The 2020 Oscars Cup is Joaquin Phoenix's first win while for Renee Zellweger this is his second trophy after winning Best Supporting Actress for the film Cold Mountain in 2004. You can see the complete list of winners here. Congratulations to Joaquin Phoenix and Renee Zellweger!