Sebastian Stan brings mother to Oscars 2025, shares emotional childhood memory on red carpet

Sebastian Stan made a heartfelt statement at the 97th Academy Awards by bringing his mother, Georgeta Orlovschi, as his date to the ceremony. As photos of the mother-son duo at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles surfaced online, fans praised the actor’s gesture, with many calling it “adorable.”

His mother, equally moved by the occasion, shared her pride in an interview with E! News. “He works very hard and he deserves the best. I can't be more proud. He's adorable,” Orlovschi said.

Stan, who has been receiving widespread recognition for his performance in The Apprentice, previously thanked his mother and stepfather, Tony, in his Golden Globe acceptance speech earlier this year. Reflecting on their sacrifices, he said, “This is for my mom who left Romania in search of a better life, gave me everything, and for my stepfather, Tony, who took on a single mom and a grown-up kid.”

Fans flooded social media with praise, celebrating the touching tribute to his mother and the sacrifices behind his success, making this Oscars moment one of the most talked-about of the night.