97th Academy Awards Winners and Nominees: A Night of Glamour and Tribute
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The 97th Academy Awards, held on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, was a night to remember, with the Academy honoring the best in film. The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, saw a range of talented individuals and films recognized for their outstanding work. One of the biggest winners of the night was ANORA, which took home several awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Sean Baker. THE BRUTALIST also had a successful night, winning awards such as Best Actor for Adrien Brody and Best Original Score for Daniel Blumberg.
The Oscars also paid tribute to those who have passed away in the industry, with a moving In Memoriam segment that remembered notable figures such as David Lynch, Maggie Smith, and Gene Hackman. However, some notable omissions from the segment, including Michelle Trachtenberg and Tony Todd, sparked outcry on social media. The Academy traditionally posts a longer list of those who have passed away on its website, but the time constraints of the ceremony mean that not everyone can be included. The film industry is known for its glamour, and the Oscars are the pinnacle of this, with stars turning out in their finest attire to walk the red carpet.
The ceremony was broadcast live on ABC and streamed on Hulu, among other platforms, allowing fans around the world to watch the action unfold. The top nominees for the 2025 Oscars included "Emilia Pérez," with 13 nominations, and "The Brutalist" and "Wicked," with 10 nods each. The Best Picture category was highly competitive, with films such as "A Complete Unknown," "Conclave," and "Dune: Part Two" all vying for the top prize. The Best Actor category featured a range of talented performers, including Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, and Ralph Fiennes, while the Best Actress category included Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Mikey Madison.
Some of the other notable winners of the night included Kieran Culkin, who won Best Supporting Actor for his role in A REAL PAIN, and Zoe Saldaña, who won Best Supporting Actress for her role in EMILIA PÉREZ. The ceremony also featured a range of musical performances, including a rendition of "El Mal" from EMILIA PÉREZ, which won the award for Best Original Song. The Oscars are a celebration of the entertainment industry, and this year's ceremony did not disappoint, with its mix of glamour, tribute, and recognition of outstanding talent.
The full list of winners and nominees can be found on the Academy's website, along with a range of other information about the ceremony and the films that were recognized. Some of the notable nominees and winners include:
- Best Picture: ANORA, THE BRUTALIST, WICKED, THE SUBSTANCE, A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, CONCLAVE, DUNE: PART TWO, NICKEL BOYS, I'M STILL HERE
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes, Sebastian Stan
- Best Actress: Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, Fernanda Torres
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin, Edward Norton, Guy Pearce, Jeremy Strong
- Best Supporting Actress: Monica Barbaro, Ariana Grande, Felicity Jones, Isabella Rossellini, Zoe Saldaña
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