The 97th Academy Awards lived up to expectation at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, witnessing “Anora” take on a journey toward its highest award-Best Picture at the Oscars 2025. In addition to this, Adrien Brody won Best Actor for his wonderful performance in “The Brutalist” and Mikey Madison was proclaimed Best Actress for her captivating role in “Anora.”
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Oscars 2025: A Night of History at the Academy Awards
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony was full of high drama, surprises, and history-making moments. One of the events that grabbed all headlines for the night was Paul Tazewell’s historic win for Best Costume Design for his work in Wicked. He is the first Black man to take this award, a giant step for mankind in the realm of the Academy Awards.
Hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, the show entertained youngsters while stars from various points of the film industry gathered at the Dolby fixture. Their identities seemed to reflect in their glamorous clothes. These included British comedian Amelia Dimoldenberg, known for her acerbic repartees on the red carpet, and Jeff Goldblum, whose eye-catching cut-through suit gave him an air of sophistication. Ethan Slater-He was Boq in Wicked, who meanwhile was dapper in a classic formally attired look.
Anora sings out a different tune-it captures multiple awards at 97th Oscars 2025.
Anora was one of the tense races for Best Picture, singing its rightful winner; it turned out to be one of the biggest successes of the night. In the hands of Sean Baker, the film drew praise for its groundbreaking narrative and captivating cinematography-a large part of its multi-categorical success.
Speaking of wins, Anora continued to expand on hers: a win for Best Director for Sean Baker, thereby securing its place as a history maker at the 2025 Oscars. Running talent up on high ground was Mikey Madison.
The 97th Academy Awards saw a number of other deserving films and talents recognized for their remarkable contributions. Here’s a look at the complete list of winners:
Best Picture: Anora
Best Actor: Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
Best Actress: Mikey Madison, Anora
Best Director: Sean Baker, Anora
Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez
Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
Best International Film: I’m Still Here
Best Documentary Feature: No Other Land
Best Original Screenplay: Anora, Sean Baker
Best Adapted Screenplay: Conclave, Peter Straughan
Best Original Score: The Brutalist, Daniel Blumberg
Best Original Song: “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez
Best Animated Film: Flow
Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two
Best Costume Design: Wicked, Paul Tazewell
Best Cinematography: The Brutalist, Lol Crawley
Best Documentary Short Film: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Best Sound: Dune: Part Two
Best Production Design: Wicked
Best Makeup and Hairstyling: The Substance
Best Film Editing: Anora, Sean Baker
Best Live Action Short Film: I’m Not a Robot
Best Animated Short Film: In the Shadow of the Cypress
