Oscars Backstage: JK Simmons, Patricia Arquette on Supporting Role Wins

J.K. Simmons has won an Oscar for his incredible portrayal of a terrifying and abusive music teacher in Whiplash, based on a 2013 short film. But to be honest, the moment was a long time coming. See also: Oscars 2015: The highlights. Simmons, who was 

And the show was not too long under way when J.K. Simmons, picking up his expected supporting nod for “Whiplash,” did something unique. He started his speech not with an expression of gratitude to the Academy, or the filmmakers, but to his wife. He

Actor J.K. Simmons, who is being honored with the "Spotlight Award", poses at the 26th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala in Palm Springs, California, January 3, 2015. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok 

J.K. Simmons has won an Oscar for his incredible portrayal of a terrifying and abusive music teacher in Whiplash, based on a 2013 short film. But to be honest, the moment was a long time coming. See also: Oscars 2015: The highlights. Simmons, who was 

Is anyone surprised? The Supporting Actor award for J.K. Simmons' performance as a terrifyingly sadistic music director Terrence Fletcher in Whiplash was his “practically since the film debuted at Sundance over a year ago,” Deadline's Awards Editor