During her best supporting actress acceptance speech [1] at the Oscars, Patricia Arquette really revved things up by speaking out in support of gender equality and women's rights. The moment itself was powerful and inspiring, of course, but what made it even more special was how wildly the audience responded. Meryl Streep [2] cheered, Jennifer Lopez [3] was glowing with admiration, and Patricia's costar Ethan Hawke [4] even contributed a few whoops and hollers. In the press room after she left the stage, Patricia revealed that she heard about Meryl's reaction and "hugged her afterwards."

Keep reading to relive all the incredible support Patricia witnessed.

Jennifer Lopez

Meryl Streep

Ethan Hawke