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The 97th Academy Awards, held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, honored the finest achievements in filmmaking over the past year. Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the ceremony was a night of glamour, emotion, and historic wins. The evening's top honors were awarded to films and artists who showcased exceptional talent and storytelling.
Major Award Winners
- 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
Complete List of Winners
Below is a comprehensive list of winners across all categories:
| Category | Winner(s) |
|---|---|
| Best Picture | Anora |
| Best Director | Sean Baker (Anora) |
| Best Actor | Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) |
| Best Actress | Mikey Madison (Anora) |
| Best Supporting Actor | Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain) |
| Best Supporting Actress | Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez) |
| Original Screenplay | Sean Baker (Anora) |
| Adapted Screenplay | Peter Straughan (Conclave) |
| Animated Feature | Flow |
| Production Design | Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales (Wicked) |
| Costume Design | Paul Tazewell (Wicked) |
| Cinematography | Lol Crawley (The Brutalist) |
| Film Editing | Sean Baker (Anora) |
| Makeup and Hairstyling | The Substance |
| Sound | Dune: Part Two |
| Visual Effects | Dune: Part Two |
| Original Score | Daniel Blumberg and Clément Ducol (The Brutalist) |
| Original Song | "El Mal" (Emilia Pérez) |
| International Feature | I'm Still Here (Brazil) |
| Animated Short | In the Shadow of the Cypress |
| Documentary Short | The Only Girl in the Orchestra |
| Live-Action Short | I'm Not a Robot |
Notable Highlights
- Anora emerged as the night's biggest winner, securing five awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.
- Sean Baker made history by winning four Oscars in a single night, a feat previously achieved only by Walt Disney in 1954.
- Zoe Saldaña's win for Best Supporting Actress in Emilia Pérez marked a significant milestone, as the film received 13 nominations, the most for any non-English-language film.
- Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked.
The 97th Academy Awards celebrated the diverse and outstanding contributions to cinema, highlighting both established talents and emerging voices in the industry.
