Article: Cuba Gooding Jr. Wins Oscar


New York Beacon, The
04-02-1997
Cuba Gooding Jr. Wins Oscar

Oscar night had a refreshing change when a delighted and grateful Cuba Gooding got up to accept his Oscar for the supporting role in Jerry Maguire. Gooding could hardly contain himself as he expressed love to everyone in the room.

To judge from his Oscar acceptance speech Monday night, Cuba Gooding Jr. didn't need to do that much acting as the high-spirited football star of the nominated film.

Gooding drew a partial standing ovation while accepting the best supporting actor trophy for his portrayal of the wide receiver who repeatedly asks his faltering agent to "Show me the money!" in the movie "Jerry Maguire."

It has since become a ...

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