The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles sparkled as Hollywood celebrated the 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars 2025 winners.
Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the evening was marked by notable victories and memorable moments.
The film “Anora” emerged as the standout of the night, securing five Oscars, including Best Picture.
Directed by Sean Baker, who also won Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, “Anora” captivated audiences and critics alike with its compelling narrative.
Mikey Madison’s portrayal of the titular character earned her the Best Actress award, a significant achievement considering the strong performances by her peers.
Adrien Brody clinched the Best Actor award for his role in “The Brutalist,” marking his second Oscar win.
His portrayal of architect László Tóth was lauded for its depth and nuance.
In the supporting categories, Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor for “A Real Pain,” while Zoe Saldaña received Best Supporting Actress for her role in “Emilia Pérez.”
The Oscars 2025 winners list includes:
- Best Picture: “Anora”
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody for “The Brutalist”
- Best Actress: Mikey Madison for “Anora”
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin for “A Real Pain”
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña for “Emilia Perez”
- Best Director: Sean Baker for “Anora”
- Best Animated Feature Film: “Flow”
- Best Adapted Screenplay: “Conclave”
- Best Original Screenplay: “Anora”
- Best Cinematography: Lol Crawley for “The Brutalist”
- Best Costume Design: Paul Tazewell for “Wicked”
- Best Documentary Feature Film: “No Other Land”
- Best Documentary Short Film: “The Only Girl in the Orchestra”
- Best Film Editing: Sean Baker for “Anora”
- Best International Feature Film: “I’m Still Here,” Brazil
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: “The Substance”
- Best Original Score: “The Brutalist”
- Best Original Song: “El Mal” for Emilia Perez
- Best Production Design: “Wicked”
- Best Animated Short Film: “In the Shadow of the Cypress”
- Best Live-action Short Film: “I’m Not A Robot”
- Best Sound: “Dune: Part Two”
- Best Visual Effects: “Dune: Part Two”
The wide variety of storytelling and talent showcased by the Oscars 2025 winners reflected the changing nature of the film industry. Through their inventive filmmaking and ground-breaking performances, this year’s winners have raised the bar for the industry.
The Oscars, also known as the Academy Awards, are annual awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to honor excellence in the film industry.
Oscar winners are chosen by the members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which consists of professionals from various sectors of the film industry.
Nominees are selected through a voting process by members of the Academy, with each category being voted on by professionals in that specific field.
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