Powerful: Tom Hanks’ emotional 1994 Oscars acceptance speech still resonates 30 years later
Los Angeles, CA – Tom Hanks made history at the 66th Annual Academy Awards in 1994 with his powerful acceptance speech after winning Best Actor for his role in “Philadelphia.” The speech touched on important themes surrounding AIDS and the LGBTQ+ community, making it one of the most memorable moments in Oscar history. As the 96th Academy Awards approach, it is worth revisiting this groundbreaking speech from three decades ago. Hanks’ speech was more than …