Oscars 2025: 'Anora' wins Best Picture; Adrien Brody, Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña among top honourees

The 97th Academy Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in cinema, with Anora emerging as the night's biggest winner.

The film secured Best Picture, and Sean Baker received Best Director for his exceptional work on the project. Mikey Madison was honoured with Best Actress for her role in Anora, while Adrien Brody took home Best Actor for his performance in The Brutalist. Zoe Saldaña made history by winning Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez.​

Here's the complete list of winners:

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• Best Picture: Anora​

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  • Best Director: Sean Baker (Anora)​

    • Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)

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      • Best Actress: Mikey Madison (Anora)

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        • Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)​

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          • Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez)​

          • Best Original Screenplay: Sean Baker (Anora)​

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            • Best Adapted Screenplay: Peter Straughan (Conclave)​

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              • Best Cinematography: Lol Crawley (The Brutalist)

              • Best Film Editing: Sean Baker (Anora)​

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                • Best Production Design: Wicked​

                • Best Costume Design: Wicked​

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                  • Best Makeup and Hairstyling: The Substance​

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                    • Best Sound: Dune: Part Two​

                      • Best Visual Effects: Dune: Part Two​

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                        • Best Original Score: Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist)​

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                          • Best Original Song: "El Mal" (Emilia Pérez)​

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                            • Best Animated Feature: Flow​

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                              • Best International Feature: I'm Still Here (Brazil)​

                                 

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                                • Best Documentary Feature: No Other Land

                                • Best Documentary Short: The Only Girl in the Orchestra​

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                                  • Best Animated Short: In the Shadow of the Cypress​

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                                    • Best Live-Action Short: I'm Not a Robot​

                                    The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, was held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and featured memorable moments, including heartfelt speeches and tributes. The night's winners reflect a diverse and dynamic year in cinema, celebrating both seasoned artists and emerging talent