Welcome to my blog! I’m your award show fanatic and today I’m sharing some of the most memorable quotes from these events. Whether it’s a speech, a joke, or an acceptance remark, we can always count on award shows to give us something to talk about. So let’s dive in and celebrate the best and worst quotes from award shows.

🏆 “You Like Me! You Really Like Me!” 🏆

This iconic quote was said by none other than Sally Field during her 1985 Oscars acceptance speech for Best Actress in a Leading Role. The phrase has become so famous that people often misquote it as “You like me, you really like me!” Regardless of the exact wording, this quote perfectly captures the pure joy and shock of winning an award.

A photo of Sally Field crying with her Oscar

🗣️ “If there’s anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible … tonight is your answer.” 🗣️

Barack Obama stole the show during the 2004 Democratic National Convention when he gave his “Keynote Address.” However, his most memorable quote came during the 2008 Presidential Election Campaign when he was officially declared the Democratic candidate. The quote mentioned above inspired countless people around the world and became a symbol of hope.

A photo of Barack Obama giving a speech

😅 “I would like to assure you that I was not intending to be disrespectful … the joke I made at the expense of the president was not meant to be taken literally.” 😅

During the 2018 White House Correspondents’ Dinner, comedian Michelle Wolf delivered a controversial set that included jokes about Donald Trump and several other politicians. The quote above was her response to the backlash she received for her jokes. Her set prompted a debate over whether comedians should refrain from telling jokes about politicians, but Wolf refused to apologize for her set.

A photo of Michelle wolf performing at the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner

🤬 “We were robbed!” 🤬

Fans of the TV show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” were outraged when the show’s star, Sarah Michelle Gellar, didn’t win the Emmy for Best Actress in a Drama Series in 2001. Many fans and critics believed that Gellar’s performance that season was the strongest in the category, and her loss sparked widespread anger. Gellar’s co-star Anthony Head summed up the feeling perfectly with his impassioned statement above.

A photo of Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy the Vampire Slayer

😇 “There are no losers here tonight.” 😇

At the 2017 Oscars, actor Mahershala Ali won the Best Supporting Actor award for his performance in “Moonlight.” During his acceptance speech, he took a moment to remind all the nominees that they were winners simply by being nominated. His statement was a testament to the hard work and dedication that every actor puts into their craft.

A photo of Mahershala Ali holding his Oscar at the 2017 Oscars

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed revisiting some of the most memorable quotes from award shows. Which quotes did I miss? Let me know in the comments below!

A photo of an award show stage decorated with lights and flowers