Climate change is real.

It is happening right now, DiCaprio said.

But after running through her list of names, Arquette had an important statement to make.

Leonardo DiCaprio

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He also spoke in support of LGBT rights and those living with AIDS.

In her acceptance speech, Redgrave called the JDL a small bunch of Zionist hoodlums.

We live in the most incarcerated country in the world, Legend said.

Patricia Arquette

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There are more black men under correctional control today than were under slavery in 1850.

Shame on you, Mr. Bush.

The films producer Frank McCarthy accepted the award on Scotts behalf.

Sean Penn

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She used her time on stage to bring attention to those with the memory disorder.

So many people with this disease feel isolated and marginalized, Moore said.

People with Alzheimers deserve to be seen so we can find a cure.

Marlon Brando

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Alejandro Inarritu

Alejandro Inarritu had a big night at the 2015 Oscars thanks to his filmBirdman.

Jared Leto

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Vanessa Redgrave

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Halle Berry

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Common and John Legend

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Michael Moore

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George C. Scott

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Julianne Moore

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Alejandro Iñárritu

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