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‘Anora’ Triumphs at the Oscars 2025
The 97th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, saw “Anora” winning big, taking home the prestigious Best Picture award. Celebrities such as Demi Moore, Ariana Grande, and Zoe Saldaña graced the event, making it a glamorous evening.
Outstanding Performances Recognized
Mikey Madison won her first Academy Award for her leading role in “Anora,” while Zoe Saldaña was awarded Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Emilia Pérez.” Adrien Brody received the Best Actor award for his performance in “The Brutalist.” Here’s a summary:
- Best Picture: “Anora”
- Best Director: Sean Baker, “Anora”
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”
- Best Actress: Mikey Madison, “Anora”
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña,
Directing and Screenplay Awards
Sean Baker, the director of “Anora,” was honored with the Best Directing award, showcasing his exceptional talent. “Anora” also won the Best Original Screenplay award, highlighting its outstanding storytelling.
Technical Excellence Celebrated
“Wicked” took home awards for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. Additionally, “Dune: Part Two” received recognition for its Best Visual Effects and Best Sound. These awards celebrate the technical brilliance in this year’s cinematic offerings.
| Category | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Best Costume Design | Paul Tazewell | “Wicked” |
| Best Production Design | Nathan Crowley | “Wicked” |
| Best Visual Effects | “Dune: Part Two” | |
| Best Sound | “Dune: Part Two” |
Diverse and International Wins
The Best International Feature award went to Walter Salles’ “I’m Still Here” from Brazil, while the Best Animated Feature was awarded to “Flow.” These wins underscore the global nature of the Oscars, celebrating excellence in film from around the world.
Complete List of Winners
For a comprehensive overview, here is the full list of winners at the Oscars 2025:
| Category | Winner | Film |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | “Anora” | |
| Best Director | Sean Baker | “Anora” |
| Best Actor | Adrien Brody | “The Brutalist” |
| Best Actress | Mikey Madison | “Anora” |
| Best Supporting Actress | Zoe Saldaña | “Emilia Pérez” |
| Best Supporting Actor | Yura Borisov | “Anora” |
| Best Original Screenplay | Sean Baker | “Anora” |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Peter Straughan | “Conclave” |
| Best International Feature | Walter Salles | “I’m Still Here” |
| Best Animated Feature | “Flow” | |
| Best Cinematography | Lol Crawley | “The Brutalist” |
| Best Costume Design | Paul Tazewell | “Wicked” |
| Best Production Design | Nathan Crowley | “Wicked” |
| Best Visual Effects | “Dune: Part Two” | |
| Best Sound | “Dune: Part Two” | |
| Best Makeup & Hairstyling | “The Substance” | |
| Best Documentary Feature | “No Other Land” | |
| Best Animated Short | “In the Shadow of Cypress” | |
| Best Live-Action Short | “I’m Not a Robot” |
This year’s Oscars showcased a diverse range of talents and technical excellence, making it an unforgettable night in the world of cinema.
