Los Angeles, March 3, 2025 – The 97th Academy Awards, held at the iconic Dolby Theatre, celebrated the best in cinema with a night full of surprises, glamour, and historic wins. The film ‘Anora’ emerged as the biggest winner, taking home the Best Picture award. Directed by Sean Baker, ‘Anora’ also earned Baker the Best Director and Best Original Screenplay awards.
Top Acting Honors
Adrien Brody won the Best Actor award for his powerful performance in ‘The Brutalist’, marking his second Oscar win. Mikey Madison took home the Best Actress award for her role in ‘Anora’, delivering one of the most surprising victories of the night.
First-Time Acting Winners
This year’s ceremony also saw other first-time acting winners, including Kieran Culkin, who won Best Supporting Actor for his role in A Real Pain, and Zoe Saldana, who won Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Emilia Pérez.
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Complete List of Oscar Winners
- Best Picture: ‘Anora’
- Best Director: Sean Baker – ‘Anora’
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody – ‘The Brutalist’
- Best Actress: Mikey Madison – ‘Anora’
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin – ‘A Real Pain’
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana – ‘Emilia Pérez’
- Best Cinematography: Lol Crawley – ‘The Brutalist’
- Best Animated Feature: ‘Flow’
- Best Animated Short: ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’
- Best Costume Design: Paul Tazewell – ‘Wicked’
- Best Original Screenplay: Sean Baker – ‘Anora’
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Peter Straughan – ‘Conclave’
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: ‘The Substance’
- Best Editing: Sean Baker – ‘Anora’
- Best Production Design: Nathan Crowley, Lee Sandales – ‘Wicked’
- Best Original Song: Clement Ducol, Camille & Jacques Audiard – ‘El Mal’ (Emilia Pérez)
- Best Documentary Short: ‘The Only Girl in the Orchestra’
- Best Documentary Feature: ‘No Other Land’
- Best Sound: ‘Dune: Part Two’
- Best Visual Effects: ‘Dune: Part Two’
- Best Live Action Short: ‘I’m Not a Robot’
- Best International Feature Film: ‘I’m Still Here’ (Brazil)
- Best Original Score: Daniel Blumberg – ‘The Brutalist’
Best Dressed on the Red Carpet
The red carpet was graced by stunning fashion choices. Here are the top 5 best-dressed celebrities:
- Selena Gomez: Dazzled in a golden off-shoulder gown by Ralph Lauren.
- Demi Moore: Looked sensational in a glittering silver Armani Prive gown.
- Halle Berry: Stunned in a mirrorwork Christian Siriano gown.
- Miley Cyrus: Glamorous in a halterneck Alexander McQueen gown with lace gloves.
- Monica Barbaro: Ethereal in a pastel pink ballroom-style gown by Dior.
Big Snubs of the 97th Oscars
The night was not without its surprises and snubs. Notably, Nicole Kidman was not nominated for her role in ‘Babygirl’, despite winning the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival. Angelina Jolie was also snubbed for her role in ‘Maria’, and Daniel Craig did not receive a nomination for ‘Queer’. Additionally, ‘Nosferatu’ and ‘A Complete Unknown’ were nominated for multiple awards but did not take home any Oscars.
