Leonardo Di Caprio's inspiring acceptance speech

It seems that this leap day is really special, because today, February 29, 2016, after decades of waiting - Leonardo DiCaprio won an Oscar!

The image of Leo holding an Oscar in his hands is something we're used to, because for years, people have been photoshopping him holding a golden statue. However, this time it really happened - Leo won an Oscar for the best actor in the movie "The Revenant", and finally put a stop to one of the most popular jokes on the internet, for good.

Leonardo DiCaprio in 'The Revenant'

When Julian Moore spoke his name, the audience gave him the loudest applause and Leo seemed so happy! As he walked out on stage, the audience didn't stop applauding and shouting almost in a trance, and this lasted for about two minutes after he stepped to the microphone. It seems that they were all in disbelief that this was finally really happening. No photoshop, no joke - Leo really won an Oscar. And he waited for this, oh boy did he wait. And so did we. To the point that this was celebrated across the globe!

Leo had a lovely smile and an eloquent speech. A speech that left everyone breathless and not even Lady Gaga's performance was able to surpass it. After he repeatedly begged the audience to quiet down, and waited for a few minutes for everyone to calm down, Leonardo began speaking in a calming manner, in no way indicating that something he waited for decades had just occurred. Unlike him, Chrissy Teigen, Kate Winslet and many others failed to hide their emotions.

Kate Winslet eyes were glistening during Leo's Oscar acceptance speech

He first thanked his fellow Tom Hardy, whom he characterized as a great actor and and even better friend. He thanked the Academy, everyone in the room, everyone that worked on the movie, but also to all of those who have had a decisive influence on his carrier from the very beginning. After thanking his family and friends, he took the advantage of the moment that the entire world was watching to draw attention to climate change and slightly raise awareness about the seriousness of the problem in which himself is engaged in for years. Leo went on with his much anticipated speech that kept Kate Winslet on the verge of tears the entire time, with the following words: " The world that we collectively felt in 2015 was the hoottest year in recorded history. Our production team needed to go to the southern tip of this planet just to be able to find snow - climate change is real, and it is happening right now. It is the most urgent threat facing our species and we need to work together and stop procrastinating." He made sure to let us know he doesn't take the award for granted. Leo made us all know that he doesn't take the award for granted and wants us not to take this planet for granted.

Leo's acceptance speech made us laugh, touched our hearts and inspired us to do something great - to give more attention to environmentalism, raise more awareness about climate change and take care of our planet.