The 97th Academy Awards were held in Hollywood on Sunday, celebrating excellence in filmmaking. Anora emerged as the biggest winner of the night, taking home multiple awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.
Here are the winners in key categories:
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 Saldana (Emilia Perez)
Best Original Screenplay – Sean Baker (Anora)
Best Adapted Screenplay – Peter Straughan (Conclave)
Best International Feature Film – I’m Still Here (Brazil)
Best Animated Feature – Flow
Best Documentary Feature – No Other Land
Best Film Editing – Sean Baker (Anora)
Best Costume Design – Paul Tazewell (Wicked)
Best Production Design – Nathan Crowley and Lee Sanders (Wicked)
Best Makeup and Hairstyling – The Substance
The night was marked by emotional speeches, standout moments, and a strong showing for Anora, which dominated with four wins, including Best Picture. Sean Baker’s direction and screenplay were also recognized, further solidifying the film’s success.
Meanwhile, Wicked made its mark in the technical categories, securing wins for Best Costume Design and Best Production Design. In the acting categories, Adrien Brody’s performance in The Brutalist and Zoe Saldana’s role in Emilia Perez earned them Oscars, while Kieran Culkin’s portrayal in A Real Pain won him Best Supporting Actor.
The ceremony also highlighted global cinema, with Brazil’s I’m Still Here winning Best International Feature Film, and Flow taking home Best Animated Feature.
The 97th Academy Awards reinforced a year of diverse storytelling and powerful performances, setting the stage for the next chapter in cinematic excellence.
