The 97th Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 2. All eyes were on Jacques Audiard's audacious musical Emilia Perez as it was leading with 13 nominations. But it was the night for Sean Baker's Anora. The film took home five Oscars including Best Actress, Best Director, Best Film, Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.
Emilia Perez, ended up with two awards. Zoe Saldana won Best Supporting Actress and the film also clinched an award for Best Original Song.
Conclave won the award in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay.
The only Indian entry, which made to the Oscars Shortlist is, Anuja - nominated for Best Live Action Short Film. The film lost to I'm Not Robot, crushing India's hopes for this year.
The film was backed by big names like Priyanka Chopra and two-time Oscar-winner Guneet Monga.
Adrien Brody was named best actor for The Brutalist, while Mikey Madison won best actress for Anora.
Kieran Culkin won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor, for his role in A Real Pain. Zoe Saldana was named Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Emilia Perez.
The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, paid a tribute to the heroes and victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
The show opened with a performance by Wicked's Oscar-nominated stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. In addition,
Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink and Raye took part in a tribute to the music of the James Bond films. The show also featured a special appearance by the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
Here are the highlights from the night:
Anora wins Best Film Oscar for 2025
Anora wins big. Mikey Madison wins Best Actress for Anora.
Sean Baker won Best Director for Anora.
Now that’s a fairy-tale ending! Congratulations to Sean Baker on winning Best Directing for ANORA. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/byyQyxfW4R
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
And the Best Actor award goes to Adrien Brody for The Brutalist.
Daniel Blumberg is the winner of this year's Best Original Score for The Brutalist.
Brazil's entry I'm Still here wins Best International Feature Film.
Brazil snags the Oscar for Best International Feature Film. Congratulations to the cast and crew of I'M STILL HERE! 🇧🇷 #Oscars pic.twitter.com/uT5ELiigMg
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
The Brutalist wins the Best Cinematography award.
A vision in every frame. Congratulations to Lol Crawley on winning Best Cinematography for THE BRUTALIST. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/uK5f2UbDEN
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
The only Indian entry Anuja lost to I'M NOT A ROBOT. It's taking home the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Another win for Dune - Part Two. Oscar For Best Visual Effect.
Dune: Part Two wins the Oscar for Best Sound.
As written! DUNE: PART TWO wins the Oscar for Best Sound. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/1E72Xjn6PF
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
NO OTHER LAND, this year's Best Documentary Feature
Congratulations to NO OTHER LAND, this year's Best Documentary Feature Film! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/VHY12iych9
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
The Only Girl In The Orchestra wins the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film.
THE ONLY GIRL IN THE ORCHESTRA wins the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film. Congratulations! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/xJOlW2TTYb
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
Another win for Emilia Perez - Best Original Song.
El Mal from Emilia Pérez (Clément Ducol, Camille, and Jacques Audiard)
Clément Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard win the Oscar for Best Original Song for 'El Mal' from EMILIA PÉREZ! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/NzlMtPpBkO
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
'Wicked' wins the Oscar for Best Production Design.
Zoe Saldana wins Best Actress In Supporting Role for Emilia Perez. She said in her acceptance speech, "I am a proud child of immigrant parents."
Second win for 'Anora' - Oscars For Film Editing.
Demi Moore's The Substance won the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
It’s time to pump it up!
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
THE SUBSTANCE wins the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/hni3Wk21RP
Conclave won the first award of the night and it's for Best Adapted Screenplay.
White smoke from the chapel chimney — it’s been decided: CONCLAVE wins the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/RUxike1NUg
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
Anora makes a mark. Sean Baker won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
This win shines like a 4-carat diamond ring!
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
Congratulations to Sean Baker on the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/4yYxFrSyZT
First win for 'Wicked.' Paul Tazewell wins the Oscar for Best Costume Design.
Paul Tazewell will help you be popular!
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
Congratulations on winning the Oscar for Best Costume Design. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/nknkPvoeBN
The Oscar for Best Animated Short Film goes to IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS.
The Oscar for Best Animated Short Film goes to Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi for IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/0ctJ5SaIqE
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
The Best Supporting Actor Award goes to Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain.
A real pleasure for Kieran Culkin!
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025
Congratulations on winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/khq888KgJY
Halle Berry and Adrien Brody in action.
A reunion 22 years in the making. #Oscars pic.twitter.com/MkaF2xb6SE
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 2, 2025
