It's not an award for the best legend, but to the best performance. And Binoche was amazing in the English Patient

My dear Juliette, Bacall didn't deserve to win. In fact, she was the weakest of the nominees and thank god she didn't win because she was 'overdue'. This is an unfortunately rare occasion where the actress wins for her performance and not for her career. That's why we have honorary Oscars. But this is an Oscar for an individual performance. And Binoche was undoubtedly the best.

Juliette is one of the best actresses of the world and she has made dozens of unforgettable performaces. Very well deserved.

Bacall was stunned for a second when Binoche's name was called instead of hers. But then she regained her composure, and characteristically brought forth that Bacall class and coolness that she has always been famous for throughout her life.

Binoche was why I loved the English Patient so much. She made you feel exactly what she was seeing and hearing throughout the movie. And at the end of the movie, when she looks into the sun , the skies and trees, ah....She was great and deserved the win.☺

Lauren graciously assimilated what was going on, though you can tell from her look that she is really sad inside. The saddest thing of it all is that, yes, they gave her an honorary Oscar later in 2009 in a separate ceremony and she wasn't even invited to come on stage on the Anual Academy Awards ceremony to deliver a speech. Such an iconic actress so underrated.

hmmmm i love juliette but i can't help feeling she could've done a better speech.. maybe not have left so abruptly and maybe not have given another actress all the kudos.

Bacall's role had Oscar written all over it. The Academy has been recognising those kinds of performances for years. Look at the history books; loud-mouted, cocksure, often histrionic characters get a nomination or even the award sometimes. From Shelley Winters to Estelle Parsons and Marisa Tomei to Mira Sorvino, these kinds of roles always attract attention. I was glad Juliette won, it was a quiet but sweet performance. And she's an amazing actress.

Juliette Binoche has great acting in The English Patient.

Juliette Binoche is so lovely..

English patient. French actress . American award.

Juliet Binoche is all I remember of English Patient after all these years-- she was at the heart of that film and she was magnificent.

Every person involved with the making of The English Patient deserved an Oscar each - an absolutely outstanding film.

OMG!! I loved her reaction. She deserved that award.

Juliette stole our hearts in this movie. She was amazing with her heartfelt performance. It was her , I remember most of all in The English Patient. She deserved the Oscar.

Remember this moment makes me so happy, Juliette deserved that. She is the most amazing actress today in all film world I think, since Bleu by Krzysztof Kieślowski.

Binoche was GREAT in her film, and also sweet to the now late Lauren Bacall... RIP

I LOVE JULIETTIE’S ”IT MUST BE A FRENCH DREAM!” :-)

binoche's reaction is so priceless I always laugh when I rewatch this. she really didn't expect this AT ALL. lauren bacall is a legend but it was great to see the academy getting it right once in a blue moon

Juliette Binoche is a superb actress. She should have been nominated for "Damage" (1992) too.