The movie Anora, directed by Sean Baker, was the big winner of the 97th Academy Awards, taking home five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. The Oscars were held on March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This grand event celebrated the best movies and performances of the past year. Conan O’Brien, known for his humor and playful personality, hosted the ceremony.
The night started with a funny and unexpected entrance from O’Brien. In a pre-recorded skit, he appeared to emerge from Demi Moore’s body, referencing a scene from her movie The Substance. Walking onto the stage, he greeted Moore and joked, “ That was weird… I’m missing some car keys,” making the audience laugh.
The ceremony opened with a performance by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande singing “Defying Gravity” from Wicked. This performance helped bring in the biggest TV audience in five years, with about 19.7 million people watching.
The ceremony was packed with emotional speeches and special tributes. There was a special James Bond tribute featuring performances by Doja Cat, LISA, and Raye. Doja Cat sang “Diamonds Are Forever”, LISA sang “Live and Let Die,” and Raye covered Adel’s “Skyfall” all from the James Bond movie. The tribute, which included a dance performance by Margaret Qually, was considered a bit bizarre or “pointless” by some since there is no Bond movie coming out and they didn’t even announce the next actor who will portray James Bond.
Many talented actors, actresses, and filmmakers won the award, but here are the night’s biggest winners:
- Best Picture: Anora
- Best Director: Sean Baker (Anora)
- Best Actor: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
- Best Actress: Mikey Maddison (Anora)
- Best Supporting Actor: Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
- Best Supporting Actress: Zoe Saldana (Emilia Pérez)
The 2025 Oscars was a night full of laughter, surprises, and big wins. Conon O’Brien’s jokes made the ceremony entertaining. Movies like Anora took home all the major awards, and performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande made the night even more special. Overall, it was a fun and memorable night celebrating the best in movies.
