In a night of glitz, glamour, and record-breaking moments, “Anora” emerged as the standout winner at the 97th Academy Awards, held at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
The 2025 Oscars showcased a star-studded lineup featuring red carpet sensations Demi Moore, Ariana Grande, and Zoe Saldaña, who dazzled onlookers with their impeccable style.
“Anora” clinched the coveted Best Picture award, setting the tone for the evening as it dominated several categories. Director Sean Baker, whose visionary direction brought “Anora” to life, also won the Best Directing prize.
The film’s success was further cemented when Mikey Madison, delivering a powerhouse performance, won Best Actress in a Leading Role for her debut, marking a historic moment in her career.
The night was not only a celebration of cinematic excellence but also a reflection of the evolving landscape of international filmmaking. Alongside “Anora,” notable winners included films such as “The Brutalist,” “A Complete Unknown,” and “Conclave,” each contributing to an eclectic mix of storytelling that captivated audiences worldwide.
In the supporting categories, Zoe Saldaña triumphed as Best Supporting Actress for her role in Emilia Pérez,” a win that resonated deeply with fans and critics alike.
Other technical categories saw fierce competition, with “Anora” taking home the award for Best Film Editing, further underscoring its overall dominance. Meanwhile, in the realm of costume design, Paul Tazewell’s work on “Wicked” earned him top honors, proving that even amidst a night of blockbuster wins, craftsmanship in every detail is celebrated.
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Check out the full list of winners at the 97th Oscars here
Major Winners:
- Best Picture:
- “Anora” -Winner
- The Brutalist”
- “A Complete Unknown”
- “Conclave”
- “Dune: Part Two”
- “Emilia Pérez”
- “I’m Still Here”
- “Nickel Boys”
- “The Substance”
- “Wicked”
- Directing:
- Sean Baker – Anora -Winner
- Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez
- Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
- Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
- James Mangold – A Complete Unknown
- Actor in a Leading Role:
- Adrien Brody – The Brutalist – Winner
- Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
- Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
- Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
- Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
- Actress in a Leading Role:
- Mikey Madison – Anora -Winner
- Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
- Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez
- Demi Moore – The Substance
- Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here
- Actor in a Supporting Role:
- Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain -Winner
- Yura Borisov – Anora
- Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
- Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
- Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
- Actress in a Supporting Role:
- Zoe Saldaña – Emilia Pérez -Winner
- Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown
- Ariana Grande – Wicked
- Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
- Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
Screenplay, Technical, and Other Categories:
- Best Original Screenplay: Winner – “Anora,” written by Sean Baker
(Other nominees: “The Brutalist” by Brady Corbet & Mona Fastvold; “A Real Pain” by Jesse Eisenberg; “September 5” by Tim Fehlbaum & Moritz Binder; “The Substance” by Coralie Fargeat) - Best Adapted Screenplay: Winner – “Conclave,” by Peter Straughan
(Other nominees: “A Complete Unknown” by Jay Cocks & James Mangold; “Emilia Pérez” by Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain & Nicolas Livecchi; “Nickel Boys” by RaMell Ross & Joslyn Barnes; “Sing Sing” by Clint Bentley et al.) - Best International Feature: Winner – “I’m Still Here” by Walter Salles (Brazil)
(Other nominees include “The Girl with the Needle” (Denmark), “Emilia Pérez” (France), “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” (Germany), “Flow” (Latvia)) - Best Documentary Feature: Winner – “No Other Land,” Basel Adra et al.
(Other nominees: “Black Box Diaries” by Shiori Itō; “Porcelain War” by Brendan Bellomo & Slava Leontyev; “Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat” by Johan Grimonprez; “Sugarcane” by Julian Brave NoiseCat & Emily Kassie) - Best Animated Feature: Winner – “Flow” (Janus Films/Sideshow)
(Other nominees: “Inside Out 2” (Disney/Pixar); “Memoir of a Snail” (IFC Films); “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” (Aardman/Netflix); “The Wild Robot” (Dreamworks/Universal)) - Best Cinematography: Winner – “The Brutalist,” by Lol Crawley
(Other nominees: “Dune: Part Two” by Greig Fraser; “Emilia Pérez” by Paul Guillaume; “Maria” by Edward Lachman; “Nosferatu” by Jarin Blaschke) - Best Costume Design: Winner – “Wicked,” by Paul Tazewell
(Other nominees: “A Complete Unknown” by Arianne Phillips; “Conclave” by Lisy Christl; “Gladiator II” by Janty Yates; “Nosferatu” by Linda Muir) - Best Film Editing: Winner – “Anora,” by Sean Baker
(Other nominees: “The Brutalist” by Dávid Jancsó; “Conclave” by Nick Emerson; “Emilia Pérez” by Juliette Welfling; “Wicked” by Myron Kerstein) - Best Production Design: Winner – “Wicked,” by Nathan Crowley
(Other nominees: “The Brutalist” by Judy Becker; “Conclave” by Suzie Davies; “Dune: Part Two” by Patrice Vermette; “Nosferatu” by Craig Lathrop) - Best Original Score: Winner – “The Brutalist,” by Daniel Blumberg
(Other nominees: “Conclave” by Volker Bertelmann; “Emilia Pérez” by Clément Ducol & Camille; “Wicked” by John Powell & Stephen Schwartz; “The Wild Robot” by Kris Bowers) - Best Original Song: Winner – “El Mal” from “Emilia Pérez” (Clement Ducol, Camille & Jacques Audiard)
(Other nominees include “Never Too Late,” “Mi Camino,” “Like a Bird,” and “The Journey”) - Best Sound: Winner – “Dune: Part Two”
(Other nominees: “A Complete Unknown,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Wicked,” “The Wild Robot”) - Best Visual Effects: Winner – “Dune: Part Two”
(Other nominees: “Alien: Romulus,” “Better Man,” “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” “Wicked”) - Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Winner – “The Substance”
(Other nominees: “A Different Man,” “Emilia Pérez,” “Nosferatu,” “Wicked”) - Best Documentary Short: Winner – “The Only Girl in the Orchestra”
(Other nominees: “Death by Numbers,” “I Am Ready, Warden,” “Incident,” “Instruments of a Beating Heart”) - Best Animated Short: Winner – “In the Shadow of Cypress”
(Other nominees: “Beautiful Men,” “Magic Candies,” “Wander to Wonder,” “Yuck!”) - Best Live-Action Short: Winner – “I’m Not a Robot”
(Other nominees: “A Lien,” “Anuja,” “The Last Ranger,” “The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent”)
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