Oscars 2025 Winners and Nominees: A Night of Glamour and Historic Moments
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The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, was a night to remember, with "Anora" taking home the coveted trophy for best picture, along with four other awards, including best director for Sean Baker. Baker made history by tying Walt Disney's record for the most Academy Awards won by a single person in one year, with all four awards won for the same movie. The film's cast and filmmakers, including Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, and Sean Baker, accepted the award, encouraging independent filmmakers to keep pursuing their dreams.
The top acting prizes went to Adrien Brody, who won best actor for "The Brutalist," and Mikey Madison, who won best actress for "Anora." Madison, in her acceptance speech, thanked her family, the "Anora" team, and honored the sex worker community, saying she would continue to support and be an ally. The category was presented by last year's best actress winner, Emma Stone. Other nominees in the best actress race included Cynthia Erivo for "Wicked," Karla Sofía Gascón for "Emilia Pérez," Demi Moore for "The Substance," and Fernanda Torres for "I'm Still Here."
The ceremony also honored the city of Los Angeles in the wake of the wildfires that left at least 29 dead and destroyed thousands of homes earlier this year, bringing firefighters onto the Oscars stage and hosting a charitable component to raise money for fire victims. The Oscars ceremony aired live on ABC and streamed live on Hulu for the first time. The event was also marked by historic moments, including Karla Sofía Gascón becoming the first transgender woman to be nominated in any acting category, and Zoe Saldaña becoming the first American of Dominican descent to win an Oscar, winning best supporting actress for her role in "Emilia Pérez."
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were led by "Emilia Pérez" with 13 nominations, including nods for best picture, best director, best writing, and multiple acting nominations. Other films with multiple nominations included "The Brutalist" and "Wicked," both with 10 nominations. The full list of winners and nominees included:
- Best Picture: "Anora," "The Brutalist," "A Complete Unknown," "Conclave," "Dune: Part Two," "Emilia Pérez," "I'm Still Here," "Nickel Boys," "The Substance," "Wicked"
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody for "The Brutalist," Timothée Chalamet for "A Complete Unknown," Colman Domingo for "Sing Sing," Ralph Fiennes for "Conclave," Sebastian Stan for "The Apprentice"
- Best Actress: Mikey Madison for "Anora," Cynthia Erivo for "Wicked," Karla Sofía Gascón for "Emilia Pérez," Demi Moore for "The Substance," Fernanda Torres for "I'm Still Here"
- Best Supporting Actor: Yura Borisov for "Anora," Kieran Culkin for "A Real Pain," Edward Norton for "A Complete Unknown," Guy Pearce for "The Brutalist," Jeremy Strong for "The Apprentice"
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña for "Emilia Pérez," Monica Barbaro for "A Complete Unknown," Ariana Grande for "Wicked," Felicity Jones for "The Brutalist," Isabella Rossellini for "Conclave"
The 97th Academy Awards was a night to remember, with its glamorous red-carpet shows, exciting performances, and inspiring acceptance speeches. The ceremony was a celebration of the best in cinema, and a reminder of the power of film to bring people together and inspire positive change. As the film industry continues to evolve, it will be exciting to see what the future holds for these talented individuals and the impact they will have on the world of cinema.
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