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The 97th Academy Awards took place, celebrating the best in cinema. The night was filled with surprises, emotional speeches, and historic wins.
Anora Takes Home the Big Prizes
The screwball comedy-drama Anora, about a sex worker who marries a Russian oligarch’s son, dominated the evening. It won five major awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Editing, and Best Original Screenplay.
Adrien Brody Wins Again!
Adrien Brody bagged his second Oscar for Best Actor for The Brutalist. He previously won in 2003 for The Pianist, becoming the youngest Best Actor winner at the time.
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Mikey Madison Shines in Anora
Mikey Madison won Best Actress for her role in Anora, cementing the film’s success. She triumphed over strong competition, including Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) and Karla Sofia Gascon (Emilia Perez).
Emilia Perez Stuns with Music and Acting
The musical Emilia Perez led the nominations with 13 and secured two wins. Zoe Saldana won Best Supporting Actress, and the film’s song El Mal won Best Original Song.
Kieran Culkin Claims Best Supporting Actor
Kieran Culkin took home the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in A Real Pain. He outshined nominees like Edward Norton (A Complete Unknown) and Jeremy Strong (The Apprentice).
A Historic Win for Costume Design
Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work in Wicked. His designs brought the fantasy world to life in a spectacular way.
A Documentary That Made an Impact
No Other Land won Best Documentary Feature for its powerful portrayal of Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
Big Wins in International and Animated Films
The heartwarming film I’m Still Here won Best International Feature, while Flow took home Best Animated Feature.
Dune 2 Dominates Visuals and Sound
Dune: Part Two won Best Visual Effects and Best Sound, proving its excellence in technical achievements.
Full List of Major Winners
Best Picture
🏆 Anora
Best Actor
🏆 Adrien Brody (The Brutalist)
Best Actress
🏆 Mikey Madison (Anora)
Best Supporting Actress
🏆 Zoe Saldana (Emilia Perez)
Best Supporting Actor
🏆 Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain)
Best Director
🏆 Sean Baker (Anora)
Best Original Screenplay
🏆 Sean Baker (Anora)
Best Adapted Screenplay
🏆 Peter Straughan (Conclave)
Best Animated Feature
🏆 Flow
Best Documentary Feature
🏆 No Other Land
Best Original Song
🏆 El Mal (Emilia Perez)
Best Costume Design
🏆 Paul Tazewell (Wicked)
A Night to Remember
The 97th Academy Awards delivered excitement, surprises, and history-making moments. Anora emerged as the biggest winner, while other films like Emilia Perez, Dune 2, and Wicked made their mark.
Hollywood once again proved its magic, celebrating outstanding storytelling and performances that captivated audiences worldwide.
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