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    The 7 Most Inspiring Oscar Acceptance Speeches

    Adam Sandel
    02/26/16
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    TOM HANKS

    Ten actors have won Oscars playing LGBT characters. But aside from thanking their collaborators, families, agents, and attorneys, some Oscar winners have used their moment in the international spotlight to make a larger statement.

    As we look forward to this Sunday’s Academy Awards, we look back on seven acceptance speeches from actors and filmmakers who paid moving tribute to LGBT people.

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