Oscars 2025: Winners and Highlights of the Night

The 97th Academy Awards gave us a night full of emotions and surprises. Anora, directed by Sean Baker, emerged as the biggest winner of the evening, taking home five statuettes, including Best Picture. Below, we recap the full list of winners and the most memorable moments from the ceremony.

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

Best Original Screenplay:

🏆 Sean Baker and Chris Bergoch – Anora

Best Adapted Screenplay:

🏆 Conclave

Technical Categories

🔹 Best Production Design:
Wicked

🔹 Best Cinematography:
The Brutalist

🔹 Best Costume Design:
Wicked

🔹 Best Editing:
Anora

🔹 Best Makeup and Hairstyling:
La Sustancia

🔹 Best Sound:
Dune: Part Two

🔹 Best Visual Effects:
Dune: Part Two

🔹 Best Original Score:
The Brutalist

🔹 Best Original Song:
El mal – Emilia Pérez

Short Films & Documentaries

📽️ Best Documentary Feature:
No Other Land

🎞️ Best Animated Short Film:
In the Shadow of Cypress

🎥 Best Documentary Short Film:
The Only Girl in the Orchestra

🎬 Best Live Action Short Film:
I'm Not a Robot

Highlights of the Ceremony

 Magical Opening with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo

The night kicked off with a spectacular joint performance by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, paying tribute to The Wizard of Oz and Wicked. They performed "Over the Rainbow" and "Defying Gravity." Personally, I wasn't a fan of Wicked, but I must admit their opening captivated me.

 Adam Sandler’s Humorous Cameo

Adam Sandler made a surprise appearance during host Conan O'Brien’s opening monologue, dressed as... Adam Sandler.

Kieran Culkin’s Emotional Speech

Upon receiving the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in A Real Pain, Kieran Culkin acknowledged Jeremy Strong’s incredible performance (who, in my opinion, gave the best acting in The Apprentice) and shared his wish to have four children with his wife.

In Memoriam Tribute

The ceremony featured a heartfelt tribute to several actors. Morgan Freeman led the tribute during the In Memoriam segment.

Margaret Qualley Stuns in James Bond Tribute

Margaret Qualley participated in the James Bond tribute, alongside the performances by Lisa, Doja Cat, and Halle Berry.

Personally, I had quite a few surprises at this year’s awards. It was gratifying to see Flow win Best Animated Feature and, of course, to enjoy the five awards Anora took home.



If there's one thing that frustrated me, it was the absence of director Luca Guadagnino and his work.

Moreover, if I had to change something, I would probably give the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor to the incredible Jeremy Strong for his work in The Apprentice.

For many, it was a disappointment that Timothée didn't win the Oscar for Best Actor, but I think it wasn't his time, as Adrien Brody's performance is far superior to his.

Additionally, our dear Demi Moore, who seemed to have the Oscar in the bag, lost to Mikey Madison, who, if you ask me, was amazing in her role as Anora. However, the Academy would have made the right choice if they had given the victory to Demi Moore.





That’s all from the 97th edition of the Oscars. I hope you enjoyed it, and remember that the Academy has always left a lot to be desired in recent years, so don’t make unnecessary fuss.