The 97th Academy Awards took place on March 2, 2025, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, showcasing a dazzling array of talent and glamour on the red carpet. This year, “Anora” emerged as the clear winner, claiming the prestigious title of Best Picture along with several other awards, including Best Director for Sean Baker and Best Film Editing.
Among the star-studded attendees were renowned celebrities like Demi Moore, Ariana Grande, and Zoe Saldaña, who all made memorable appearances. Mikey Madison’s heartfelt acceptance speech for her Best Actress win in “Anora” resonated with the audience, marking her first win at the Oscars. Zoe Saldaña also took home the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Emilia Pérez,” adding a highlight to an already impressive career.
The complete list of winners includes:
- Best Picture: “Anora”
- Directing: Sean Baker, “Anora”
- Actor in a Leading Role: Colman Domingo, “Sing Sing”
- Actress in a Leading Role: Mikey Madison, “Anora”
- Actor in a Supporting Role: Yura Borisov, “Anora”
- Actress in a Supporting Role: Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez”
- Best Original Screenplay: “Anora,” Sean Baker
- Best Adapted Screenplay: “Conclave,” Peter Straughan
- Best International Feature: “I’m Still Here,” Walter Salles (Brazil)
- Best Documentary Feature: “No Other Land,” Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham & Rachel Szor
- Best Animated Feature: “Flow”
- Best Cinematography: “The Brutalist,” Lol Crawley
- Best Costume Design: “Wicked,” Paul Tazewell
- Best Film Editing: “Anora,” Sean Baker
- Best Production Design: “Wicked,” Nathan Crowley
- Best Original Score: “The Brutalist,” Daniel Blumberg
- Best Original Song: “El Mal,” “Emilia Pérez” (Clement Ducol, Camille & Jacques Audiard)
- Best Sound: “Dune: Part Two”
- Best Visual Effects: “Dune: Part Two”
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: “The Substance“
- Best Documentary Short: “The Only Girl in the Orchestra”
- Best Animated Short: “In the Shadow of Cypress”
- Best Live-Action Short: “I’m Not a Robot”
The Oscars continue to be a highlight of the entertainment calendar, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of cinema and storytelling. As the industry looks ahead, the achievements of this year’s nominees and winners showcase the incredible talent and creativity that define modern filmmaking.
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Source: Fox
