2025 Oscars Winners: Full List of Award Recipients and Nominees

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The 97th Academy Awards have come to a close, with a number of films and individuals taking home the coveted Oscar awards. "Anora," a dramatic comedy directed by Sean Baker, was the night's big winner, taking home five awards, including best picture and best actress for star Mikey Madison. The film's success was a highlight of the evening, which was hosted by Conan O'Brien and featured a number of memorable performances, including a chill-inducing performance by "Wicked" stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

The show began with a special package of film clips that paid tribute to the city of Los Angeles, which has been recovering from devastating wildfires in January. The ceremony also included a number of nods to the city, including a performance of "We Love LA." Despite the challenges faced by the city, the show went on as planned, with organizers stating that the event would proceed as scheduled. The annual nominees luncheon was cancelled, and nomination deadlines were adjusted, but the ceremony itself was not affected.

In terms of the awards themselves, "Emilia Pérez" led the pack with 13 nominations, followed closely by "Wicked" and "The Brutalist," which each received 10 nods. The winners included Adrien Brody, who took home the award for best actor for his role in "The Brutalist," and Zoe Saldaña, who won the award for best supporting actress for her role in "Emilia Pérez." The full list of winners and nominees is as follows:

• Best Picture: "Anora" - *WINNER
• Best Director: Sean Baker, "Anora" - *WINNER
• Best Actor: Adrien Brody, "The Brutalist" - *WINNER
• Best Actress: Mikey Madison, "Anora" - *WINNER
• Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin, "A Real Pain" - *WINNER
• Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña, "Emilia Pérez" - *WINNER

The ceremony also included a number of other awards, including best production design and best costume design, which were won by "Wicked." The film's success was a highlight of the evening, and its cast, including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, were praised for their performances. The film itself was adapted from the popular Broadway musical, and was directed by Jon M. Chu. The movie musical was both superfluous and splendiferous, yet it casts a big-hearted spell that you'd have to be wicked not to appreciate at least a little.

In addition to the awards themselves, the ceremony also featured a number of notable moments, including a performance by the cast of "Wicked" and a tribute to the city of Los Angeles. The show was hosted by Conan O'Brien, who brought his signature wit and charm to the proceedings. The ceremony was also notable for its nods to diversity and inclusion, with a number of winners and nominees from underrepresented groups. Overall, the 97th Academy Awards were a celebration of the best in film, and a testament to the power of the medium to inspire and uplift audiences around the world, with the use of technology and innovation in filmmaking.