Oscars 2025: Triumphs, Surprises and Unforgettable Moments of the Ceremony

The 97th Academy Awards took place on March 2, 2025 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles. For the first time, The ceremony was hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien and streamed on Hulu. The most awarded film of the evening was “Anora” by Sean Baker, which he conquered five statuettes, among which Best Film, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best EditingLead actress Mikey Madison surprised many by winning Best Actress in a Leading Role, beating out favorite Demi Moore. Adrien Brody he received his second Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for “The Brutalist”, while Kieran Culkin won Best Supporting Actor for “A Real Pain.” Zoe Saldaña thrilled the audience by winning the Best Supporting Actress Award for her role in “Emilia Pérez,” dedicating the win to her cultural heritage and the courage of her immigrant grandmother.

“Emilia Pérez” received 13 nominations, establishing a record for a non-English language film, but only took home two awards, including one for Zoe Saldaña. “Wicked” won two Oscars, including a historic win for designer Paul Tazewell in the Best Costume category. A touching moment of the evening was the speech by the directors of “No Other Land”, who used the platform to make a call for peace in the Middle East, stressing the importance of collaboration for justice and peace. The ceremony also saw musical performances by artists such as Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Lisa, Doja Cat and Raye, adding energy and variety to the evening. Despite some controversy, such as the omission of Hollywood figures in the “In Memoriam” segment, theThe evening celebrated independent cinema and highlighted the diverse talent present in the film industry.