The 97th Academy Awards took place in Los Angeles, celebrating the best films of 2025. Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ claimed the top honor, winning Best Picture and dominating the evening with five Oscars.
The film’s leading star, Mikey Madison, won Best Actress, while Baker took home Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing.
Adrien Brody Returns to Glory
Adrien Brody won Best Actor for his performance in ‘The Brutalist’, marking a triumphant comeback. The film also won Best Original Score and Best Cinematography, making it one of the night’s top winners.
Zoe Saldaña Makes History
Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress for her role in ‘Emilia Pérez’, becoming the first American of Dominican origin to win an Academy Award. The film also won Best Original Song for ‘El Mal’.
Dune: Part Two and Wicked Shine
‘Dune: Part Two’ took home Best Sound and Best Visual Effects, while ‘Wicked’ claimed Best Costume Design and featured a show-opening performance by stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.
Emotional Tributes
Hollywood mourned the recent loss of Gene Hackman, with Morgan Freeman delivering a heartfelt tribute. The In Memoriam segment also honored legends like Maggie Smith, Donald Sutherland, and Kris Kristofferson.
Full List of Major Winners:
- Best Picture: Anora
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Actress: Mikey Madison (Anora)
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)
- Best Director: Sean Baker (Anora)
- Best Original Screenplay: Anora
- Best International Feature Film: I’m Still Here (Brazil)
The Oscars 2025 celebrated diversity, talent, and innovation, with ‘Anora’ cementing its place as the standout film of the year.
