Cillian Murphy celebrated his first-ever Oscar win for Best Actor, portraying the man who created the atomic bomb in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic 'Oppenheimer.' Murphy, the first Irish-born star to win the Best Actor Oscar, called himself a 'very proud Irishman' during his acceptance speech and was overwhelmed by the honor, admitting he was 'in a daze.' His win sparked a wave of jubilation in Ireland, with his old school, primary school, and the broader Irish community celebrating his achievement. Murphy was also hailed as a 'true gentleman' for his heartfelt Oscars speech, where he thanked his fans in Gaelic.
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‘Real awe’: wave of Irish jubilation greets Cillian Murphy’s Oscars win https://t.co/65BQRWSM8M
'Proud Irishman' Cillian Murphy wins Best Actor at the Oscars https://t.co/euSJm6gzbn
Cillian Murphy hailed a 'true gentleman' for his 'heartfelt' Oscars speech as he thanks fans in Gaelic after becoming first Irish-born star to scoop Best Actor https://t.co/rwTz0sf06C https://t.co/wa1FAM37Gi
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Cillian Murphy called himself a "very proud Irishman" after he trotted onstage to claim his first-ever Oscar for portraying the man who created the atomic bomb in Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic "Oppenheimer." https://t.co/BuJArm2AKY
‘A master of his craft’: Ireland congratulates Cillian Murphy on Oscar win #Oscars https://t.co/qsICCIh9FF
'Overwhelmed' Cillian Murphy admits he is 'in a daze' after becoming first Irish-born star to win the Best Actor Oscar https://t.co/qNjYJ3HgNZ https://t.co/5tDACRRFEO
Cillian Murphy called himself a “very proud Irishman” after he trotted onstage to claim his first-ever Oscar for portraying the man who created the atomic bomb in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster biopic “Oppenheimer.” https://t.co/4ndD494nSF
Cillian Murphy celebrates his #Oscars win https://t.co/0y9YKrkSh8