Watch All the Major Oscars Acceptance Speeches Right Here

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The 2014 Oscars have come and gone, but the acceptance speeches will live on forever. This year, Lupita Nyong'o had us in tears, Jared Leto paid tribute to his mom, Matthew McConaughey shared his inspiration, and Cate Blanchett told Julia Roberts to "#suckit." Indeed, 'twas a magical night for everyone. Before you start thinking about next year's award season, relive all the biggest acceptance speeches from the 2014 Oscars.

Best Picture: 12 Years a Slave

Director Steve McQueen accepted the Oscar on behalf of 12 Years a Slave.

Best Director: Alfonso Cuarón

Alfonso Cuarón won for directing Gravity, which also swept the technical awards.

Best Actor: Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey's Oscars speech definitely wasn't as weird as some of his other award season speeches.

Best Actress: Cate Blanchett

Best Supporting Actor: Jared Leto

Jared Leto thanked his mother in his touching acceptance speech.

Best Supporting Actress: Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o's emotional speech was one of the best of the night.

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