Oscars 2025 Winners and Highlights: Anora Dominates the 97th Academy Awards

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The 97th Academy Awards have come to a close, with Anora dominating the ceremony by winning a total of five awards, including best actress for Mikey Madison and a record-breaking four prizes for its director Sean Baker. The drama film tells the story of a New York stripper who falls in love with the son of a wealthy Russian, and Madison's performance was widely praised by critics. Baker made history by becoming the first person to personally win four Academy Awards for a single film, for directing, editing, writing, and producing Anora.

Other big winners of the night included The Brutalist, which won several awards, including best actor for Adrien Brody and best original score for Daniel Blumberg. Wicked also took home a number of awards, including best costume design and best production design. Emilia Pérez won the award for best supporting actress, and Conclave won the award for best adapted screenplay. The ceremony was not without its technical issues, as Hulu experienced a technical glitch that left many viewers unable to access the streaming service during the live broadcast. However, the issue was eventually resolved, and viewers were able to catch up on the entertainment industry's biggest night.

The full list of winners includes Anora for best picture, Mikey Madison for best actress, Adrien Brody for best actor, Zoe Saldaña for best supporting actress, and Kieran Culkin for best supporting actor. The award for best director went to Sean Baker for Anora, and the award for best international feature film went to I’m Still Here. The ceremony also included performances and presentations by some of the biggest names in the film industry, and was hosted by a team of experienced presenters.

Some of the other notable winners of the night included Flow, which won the award for best animated feature film, and No Other Land, which won the award for best documentary feature film. The award for best original screenplay went to Sean Baker for Anora, and the award for best adapted screenplay went to Peter Straughan for Conclave. The ceremony was a celebration of the best in film, and provided a glimpse into the latest trends and developments in the entertainment industry.

The winners of the 97th Academy Awards are as follows:

• Best Picture: Anora
• Best Director: Sean Baker for 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 Pérez
• Best International Feature Film: I’m Still Here
• Best Animated Feature Film: Flow
• Best Documentary Feature Film: No Other Land