The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O’Brien, dazzled audiences coast-to-coast as it aired live from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood on March 2, 2025.
With winners announced across 23 categories, the ceremony celebrated cinematic excellence while paying tribute to the heroes and victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
The night belonged to Anora, which claimed five awards, including the coveted Best Picture.
Anora, a film about an erotic dancer and the son of a Russian oligarch, won the Best Picture award, with director Sean Baker highlighting the importance of independent filmmaking during his acceptance speech.
Mikey Madison was crowned Best Actress for her stellar performance, while Sean Baker earned accolades for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing, cementing Anora’s dominance.
In other major acting categories, Adrien Brody took home Best Actor for The Brutalist, Kieran Culkin earned Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain, and Zoe Saldaña made history as the first American of Dominican descent to win an Oscar, taking home Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez.
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