Oscars 2014: 6 Most Humbling Acceptance Speeches

Lupita Nyong’o receives a standing ovation as she accepts the award for best actress in a supporting role for "12 Years a Slave" during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre on Sunday, Mar. 2, 2014, in Los Angeles. Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP

Winners at the 86th Academy Awards are a gracious, humbling lot. No crazy acceptance speech moments, but lots of hope, humility, courage, inspiration, and determination.

Here are 6 moments worth sharing.

 

Steve McQueen — Best Picture (12 Years a Slave)

 

 

 

Alfonso Cuarón — Best Director (Gravity)

 

 

 

Matthew McConaughey — Best Actor (Dallas Buyers Club)

 

 

 

Cate Blanchett — Best Actress (Blue Jasmine)

 

 

 

Jared Leto — Best Supporting Actor (Dallas Buyers Club)

 

 

 

Lupita Nyong'o — Best Supporting Actress (12 Years a Slave)