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.

If you followed our Oscars 2025 live blog, you know one of the most talked-about events was Mikey Madison's win for Best Actress for her role in Best Picture recipient Anora. Among the stars Madison beat out was veteran actress Demi Moore,

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 cemented herself as the Oscar frontrunner for best actress after winning prizes at the SAG Awards and BAFTAs. Now she's an Oscar winner.

Backstage at the Academy Awards, Sean Baker, Mikey Madison, and more of the 'Anora' cast reacted to the film's major Oscars victories.