The 97th Academy Awards – one of the most prestigious nights in Hollywood – honoured the best films, actors, and filmmakers of the year. The star-studded event took place in Los Angeles, California, bringing together the biggest names in the film industry. The night was full of emotional moments, groundbreaking achievements, and memorable speeches.
Major Winners at Oscars 2025
- Best Picture: Anora (Neon) – Alex Coco, Samantha Quan, and Sean Baker, Producers
- Best Director: Sean Baker – Anora
- Best Actor in a Leading Role: Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
- Best Actress in a Leading Role: Mikey Madison – Anora
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana – Emilia Perez
- Best International Feature Film: I’m Still Here, Brazil
Technical Categories
- Best Cinematography: The Brutalist – Lol Crawley
- Best Editing: Anora – Sean Baker
- Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two – Paul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salcombe, and Gerd Nefzer
- Best Sound: Dune: Part Two – Gareth John, Richard King, Ron Bartlett, and Doug Hemphill
- Best Original Score: The Brutalist
- Best Production Design: Wicked – Nathan Crowley, Lee Sandales
- Best Costume Design: Paul Tazewell – Wicked
- Best Makeup and Hairstyling: Pierre-Olivier Persin – The Substance
Animated & Documentary Categories
- Best Animated Feature Film: Flow – Gints Zilbalodis, Matīss Kaža, Ron Dyens, and Gregory Zalcman
- Best Animated Short Film: In the Shadow of the Cypress
- Best Documentary Feature Film: No Other Land – Basel Adra, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal, and Yuval Abraham
- Best Documentary Short Film: The Only Girl in the Orchestra – Molly O’Brien and Lisa Remington
Music and Screenplay Awards
- Best Original Screenplay: Sean Baker – Anora
- Best Adapted Screenplay: Conclave
- Best Original Song: El Mal from Emilia Pérez
Highlights of the Night
- Adrien Brody won his second Oscar for his powerful performance in The Brutalist.
- Mikey Madison’s performance in Anora earned her first-ever Oscar win.
- Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win an Oscar for Costume Design for his work in Wicked.
- The night also witnessed emotional moments as Guy Pearce showed solidarity with Palestine by wearing a ‘Free Palestine’ pin on the red carpet.
Conclusion
The Oscars 2025 celebrated the magic of cinema, honouring the finest talents across the globe. With several historic wins and unforgettable moments, the 97th Academy Awards proved to be a night to remember.
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