The 97th Academy Awards took place on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrating the best films of the year. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the event was filled with memorable moments and surprising wins.
Anora emerged as the biggest winner, bagging five awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Sean Baker. Mikey Madison, who played the lead role, won Best Actress, making it a standout night for the film.
Adrien Brody won Best Actor for The Brutalist, earning his second Oscar. Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actorfor A Real Pain, while Zoe Saldaña took home Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez. This marked her first-ever Academy Award.
The animated film Flow won Best Animated Feature, while I’m Still Here secured the award for Best International Feature.
With Emilia Pérez leading the nominations with 13 nods, its win for Best Supporting Actress was a big moment.
The Oscars 2025 was filled with surprises and emotional speeches. Anora dominated the awards, while performances by Brody and Madison stole the show.
