Oscars '25 Highlights: 'Anora' Wins Big - Sean Baker Takes Home Best Director, Mikey Madison Bags Best Actress

Updated: Monday, March 3, 2025, 12:24 [IST]

Welcome to the Live Blog of the 97th Academy Awards!

Hollywood's biggest night is here! The 97th Oscar Awards promise glitz, glamour, and unforgettable moments as the industry's finest gather to celebrate cinematic excellence.

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'Anora' Wins Big

From historic wins to emotional speeches and dazzling red carpet looks, we've got you covered with live updates, winner announcements, and behind-the-scenes buzz.

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Mar 03, 2025, 9:26 AM IST

Best Actress winner Mikey Madison at the 97th Oscars

Best Actress winner Mikey Madison at the 97th #Oscars

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— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 9:16 AM IST

Mikey Madison wins Oscar for Best Actress for 'Anora'

Mar 03, 2025, 9:11 AM IST

Sean Baker bags Best Director for 'Anora'

Mar 03, 2025, 8:55 AM IST

The Academy Award for Best Actor goes to Adrien Brody

Mar 03, 2025, 8:47 AM IST

Daniel Blumberg wins this year's Best Original Score for 'The Brutalist'

Mar 03, 2025, 8:31 AM IST

Brazil snatches the Oscar for Best International Feature Film for 'I'm Still Here'

Mar 03, 2025, 8:25 AM IST

Lol Crawley grabs Best Cinematography for 'The Brutalist'

Mar 03, 2025, 8:11 AM IST

'I’m Not A Robot' takes home the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film

Mar 03, 2025, 8:10 AM IST

Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando at the Academy Awards

Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando x 97th Oscars

Photo Credit: John Shearer pic.twitter.com/HD2BADqi5d
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 8:07 AM IST

'Dune: Part Two' wins Oscar for Best Visual Effects.

Mar 03, 2025, 8:06 AM IST

Best Supporting Actress Zoe Saldaña and Marco Perego at the 97th Oscars

Best Supporting Actress Zoe Saldaña and Marco Perego x 97th Oscars

Photo Credit: John Shearer pic.twitter.com/qtNnX84e2T
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 8:04 AM IST

Host Conan O'Brien takes Indians by surprise, speaks Hindi at the Oscars. Brien said, "Bharat ke logo ko namaskar! Wahan subah ho chuki hai to, subah nashte ke saath Oscars ka ailaan".

Conan O'Brien deserves an Oscar for best attempt at a foreign language! 😂
Good job, though the Hindi was definitely Hinding! 👏 #Oscars2025 pic.twitter.com/AG0h2BOmFT
— Teri Maa Ki Jack 🇺🇸🇮🇳 (@TERIMAAKIJACK) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 7:58 AM IST

'Dune: Part 2' wins Oscar for Best Sound

Mar 03, 2025, 7:44 AM IST

'The Only Girl In The Orchestra' wins the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film.

Mar 03, 2025, 7:43 AM IST

Selena Gomez and Bad Bunny at the 97th Oscars

Selena Gomez and Bad Bunny x 97th #Oscars

Photo Credit: Roger Kisby pic.twitter.com/iMika0Mbpu
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 7:36 AM IST

Sean Baker wins Best Film Editing for 'Anora'

Mar 03, 2025, 7:36 AM IST

Clément Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard win the Oscar for Best Original Song for 'El Mal' from 'Emilia Perez'

Mar 03, 2025, 7:19 AM IST

Zoe Saldaña wins the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for 'Emilia Perez'. Becomes first actress of Dominican origin to bag the prestigious title. With teary-eyes, Saldana said, she's a "proud child of immigrants", and thanked her grandmother in Spanish.

Mar 03, 2025, 7:00 AM IST

Academy Award winner Robert Downey Jr. with 97th Oscars Best Supporting Actor Kieran Culkin.

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Mar 03, 2025, 6:58 AM IST

Paul Tazewell wins the Oscar for Best Costume Design for 'Wicked'.

Mar 03, 2025, 6:57 AM IST

Sean Baker bags the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for 'Anora'

Mar 03, 2025, 6:56 AM IST

'Conclave' wins the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay

Mar 03, 2025, 6:56 AM IST

'The Substance' wins the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling

Mar 03, 2025, 6:31 AM IST

Paul Tazewell wins best costume design for 'Wicked'

Mar 03, 2025, 6:19 AM IST

The Oscar for Best Animated Short Film goes to Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi for IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS!

Mar 03, 2025, 6:15 AM IST

Here's what Keiran Culkin has to say about bagging Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role 'A Real Pain':

The only real pain was not having more time with Best Supporting Actor winner Kieran Culkin — with #Oscars Ambassador Amelia Dimoldenberg (@ameliadimz). pic.twitter.com/6obYwfeoqs
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 6:13 AM IST

FLOW secures the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film!

The tears are flowing. FLOW secures the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/3RPVaLBz84
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 6:10 AM IST

Kieran Culkin wins Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'A Real Pain'

Mar 03, 2025, 6:00 AM IST

Academy pays tribute to LA wildfire victims

Actor and singer Ariana Grande pays heartfelt tribute to the Los Angeles wildfire victims and survivors.

Mar 03, 2025, 5:58 AM IST

Whoopi Goldberg, Adrien Brody, Georgina Chapman, Emma Stone and Amy Poehler with fans on the 97th Oscars red carpet.

Whoopi Goldberg, Adrien Brody, Georgina Chapman, Emma Stone and Amy Poehler with fans on the 97th #Oscars red carpet.

Photo Credit: John Shearer pic.twitter.com/2tL8NX9ZUU
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 5:55 am IST

Zoe Saldaña arrives at the Red Carpet for the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles

Zoe Saldaña x 97th #Oscars

Photo Credit: John Shearer pic.twitter.com/whx5HBGzKc
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 2, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 5:58 am IST

Whoopi Goldberg, Adrien Brody, Georgina Chapman, Emma Stone and Amy Poehler with fans on the 97th Oscars red carpet.

Whoopi Goldberg, Adrien Brody, Georgina Chapman, Emma Stone and Amy Poehler with fans on the 97th #Oscars red carpet.

Photo Credit: John Shearer pic.twitter.com/2tL8NX9ZUU
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 6:00 am IST

Academy pays tribute to LA wildfire victims

Actor and singer Ariana Grande pays heartfelt tribute to the Los Angeles wildfire victims and survivors.

Mar 03, 2025, 6:10 am IST

Kieran Culkin wins Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'A Real Pain'

Mar 03, 2025, 6:13 am IST

FLOW secures the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film!

The tears are flowing. FLOW secures the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/3RPVaLBz84
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 6:15 am IST

Here's what Keiran Culkin has to say about bagging Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role 'A Real Pain':

The only real pain was not having more time with Best Supporting Actor winner Kieran Culkin — with #Oscars Ambassador Amelia Dimoldenberg (@ameliadimz). pic.twitter.com/6obYwfeoqs
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 6:19 am IST

The Oscar for Best Animated Short Film goes to Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi for IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS!

Mar 03, 2025, 6:31 am IST

Paul Tazewell wins best costume design for 'Wicked'

Mar 03, 2025, 6:56 am IST

'The Substance' wins the Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling

Mar 03, 2025, 6:56 am IST

'Conclave' wins the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay

Mar 03, 2025, 6:57 am IST

Sean Baker bags the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for 'Anora'

Mar 03, 2025, 6:58 am IST

Paul Tazewell wins the Oscar for Best Costume Design for 'Wicked'.

Mar 03, 2025, 7:00 am IST

Academy Award winner Robert Downey Jr. with 97th Oscars Best Supporting Actor Kieran Culkin.

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A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy)

Mar 03, 2025, 7:19 am IST

Mar 03, 2025, 7:36 am IST

Clément Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard win the Oscar for Best Original Song for 'El Mal' from 'Emilia Perez'

Mar 03, 2025, 7:36 am IST

Sean Baker wins Best Film Editing for 'Anora'

Mar 03, 2025, 7:43 am IST

Selena Gomez and Bad Bunny at the 97th Oscars

Selena Gomez and Bad Bunny x 97th #Oscars

Photo Credit: Roger Kisby pic.twitter.com/iMika0Mbpu
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 7:44 am IST

'The Only Girl In The Orchestra' wins the Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film.

Mar 03, 2025, 7:58 am IST

'Dune: Part 2' wins Oscar for Best Sound

Mar 03, 2025, 8:04 am IST

Host Conan O'Brien takes Indians by surprise, speaks Hindi at the Oscars. Brien said, "Bharat ke logo ko namaskar! Wahan subah ho chuki hai to, subah nashte ke saath Oscars ka ailaan".

Conan O'Brien deserves an Oscar for best attempt at a foreign language! 😂
Good job, though the Hindi was definitely Hinding! 👏 #Oscars2025 pic.twitter.com/AG0h2BOmFT
— Teri Maa Ki Jack 🇺🇸🇮🇳 (@TERIMAAKIJACK) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 8:06 am IST

Best Supporting Actress Zoe Saldaña and Marco Perego at the 97th Oscars

Best Supporting Actress Zoe Saldaña and Marco Perego x 97th Oscars

Photo Credit: John Shearer pic.twitter.com/qtNnX84e2T
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) March 3, 2025

Mar 03, 2025, 8:07 am IST

'Dune: Part Two' wins Oscar for Best Visual Effects.

Mar 03, 2025, 8:10 am IST

Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando at the Academy Awards