2025 Oscars Recap: Winners, Nominees, and Red Carpet Highlights

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The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, was a night to remember, with historic wins and memorable moments on the red carpet. "Anora" took home the top prize, winning five awards, including best picture and best director, with Sean Baker making history by winning four Oscars for the same movie. The film's star, Mikey Madison, won the award for best actress, while Adrian Brody won his second best actor Oscar for his role in "The Brutalist."

The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, saw a number of notable nominees, including "Emilia Pérez," which had the most nominations with 13, and "Wicked" and "The Brutalist," which each received 10 nominations. Karla Sofía Gascón made Oscar history by becoming the first transgender woman to be nominated in an acting category, while Zoe Saldaña became the first American of Dominican descent to win an Oscar, taking home the award for best supporting actress. The red carpet was filled with glamorous gowns and dashing suits, with celebrity couples like Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, and Emma Stone and Dave McCary, making headlines with their stylish appearances.

Some of the other notable winners and nominees included Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes, and Sebastian Stan, who were all up for best actor, and Brandi Carlile, who was nominated for best original song. The ceremony also saw a number of memorable performances and tributes, with many of the winners and nominees taking to the stage to accept their awards and give heartfelt speeches. The full list of winners and nominees can be found below:

Here is the list of winners and nominees in the main categories:

• Best Picture: "Anora" (winner), "Emilia Pérez," "Wicked," "The Brutalist," "A Complete Unknown"
• Best Director: Sean Baker (winner), "Anora," "Emilia Pérez," "Wicked," "The Brutalist," "A Complete Unknown"
• Best Actor: Adrian Brody (winner), "The Brutalist," Timothée Chalamet, "A Complete Unknown," Colman Domingo, "Sing Sing," Ralph Fiennes, "Conclave," Sebastian Stan, "The Apprentice"
• Best Actress: Mikey Madison (winner), "Anora," Karla Sofía Gascón, "Emilia Pérez,"
• Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña (winner), "Emilia Pérez,"

In addition to the awards themselves, the ceremony was also notable for the many stylish and glamorous appearances on the red carpet, with many of the attendees wearing designer gowns and suits. The event was attended by a number of A-list celebrities, including Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone, and Jeff Goldblum, among many others. The 2025 Oscars were a truly special event, and one that will be remembered for a long time to come.