The 97th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, concluded with a night full of surprises, heartfelt speeches, and memorable moments. Hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien, the ceremony celebrated the best in film from the past year. The big winner of the night was the romantic comedy-drama “Anora,” which took home five Oscars, including Best Picture.
Here is the complete list of winners:
Best Picture
– Winner: Anora
Best Actress
– Winner: Mikey Madison, Anora
Best Actor
– Winner: Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
Best Director
– Winner: Sean Baker, Anora
Best Supporting Actor
– Winner: Kieran Culkin, A Real Pain
Best Supporting Actress
– Winner: Zoe Saldana, Emilia PĂ©rez
Best Original Screenplay
– Winner: Sean Baker, Anora
Best Adapted Screenplay
– Winner: Peter Straughan, Conclave
Best Animated Feature
– Winner: Flow
Best Animated Short
– Winner: In the Shadow of the Cypress
Best Documentary Feature
– Winner: No Other Land
Best International Film
– Winner: I’m Still Here (Brazil)
Best Original Score
– Winner: The Brutalist (Daniel Blumberg)
Best Original Song
– Winner: El Mal from Emilia PĂ©rez
Best Production Design
– Winner: Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales, Wicked
Best Costume Design
– Winner: Paul Tazewell, Wicked
Best Makeup and Hairstyling
– Winner: Pierre-Olivier Persin, StĂ©phanie Guillon, and Marilyne Scarselli, The Substance
Best Film Editing
– Winner: Sean Baker, Anora
Best Cinematography
– Winner: Lol Crawley, The Brutalist
Best Visual Effects
– Winner: Dune: Part Two
Best Sound
– Winner: Dune: Part Two
Best Live Action Short
– Winner: I’m Not a Robot
The night was filled with emotional speeches and tributes. Sean Baker, who won Best Director for “Anora,” emphasized the importance of watching films in theaters, while Mikey Madison, who won Best Actress for her role in “Anora,” expressed her gratitude to the sex worker community that inspired her character.
Adrien Brody, who won his second Best Actor award for “The Brutalist,” delivered a heartfelt speech, reflecting on his journey in the film industry. Zoe Saldana made history by becoming the first American of Dominican descent to win an Oscar for her role in “Emilia PĂ©rez.”
The ceremony also paid tribute to the late Gene Hackman, with Morgan Freeman leading the in memoriam segment. The night ended with a grand celebration at the Governors Ball, where stars mingled and celebrated their achievements.
The 2025 Academy Awards will be remembered for its celebration of diversity, powerful performances, and the triumph of independent films like “Anora.”
