Backstage at the Academy Awards, the filmmaker praised the Academy for celebrating independent film even as they compete with movies with budgets "literally almost 100 times" of their film.

Mikey Madison, the breakout star of “Anora,” has won the 2025 Academy Award for best actress. Madison, 25, wins for her performance as Brooklyn sex worker Anora “Ani” Mikheeva in the film. “This is very surreal,

Adrien Brody took home his second leading man Oscar for “The Brutalist,” Mikey Madison took home the best actress statuette and “Anora” was crowned best picture on its way to five awards Sunday. Kieran Culkin won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work on “A Real Pain” and Zoe Saldaña won for her work in “Emilia Pérez.

Sunday’s Academy Awards, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, will bring to a close one of the most unpredictable Oscar races in recent memory.

"Anora" was the top film of the night, taking home five Oscars including best director for Sean Baker. The top acting prizes went to Adrien Brody, who won best actor for "The Brutalist," and Mikey Madison,

Director Sean Baker’s Anora — which won five Oscars, including best picture — centers on Ani (Madison), a young sex worker who impulsively marries the son of a powerful Russian businessman. During her acceptance speech, Madison said she appreciated the chance to honor the sex worker community.

Mikey Madison won Best Actress for 'Anora' at the 2025 Oscars, beating Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres. Madison shared how "cleaning up after her dogs" will help her process the surprising victory.

Anora” and Madison deserved all their awards, but what is it about the Academy’s love affair with women who sell their bodies?

Mikey Madison won the best actress Oscar Sunday for "Anora," and took a moment to "recognize and honor the sex worker community" in her acceptance speech.

"Anora" captured five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress in a star-studded ceremony hosted by Conan O’Brien in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The 2025 Oscars honored the best in cinema from the past year Sunday night. The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, ended with "Anora" taking home the coveted trophy for best picture. "Anora" was the top film of the night, taking home five Oscars including best director for Sean Baker.