Overview
- 'Anora,' a low-budget independent film about a Brooklyn sex worker, won Best Picture, marking a significant victory for independent cinema.
- Sean Baker made history by winning four Oscars for a single film, including Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing for 'Anora.'
- Mikey Madison, 25, claimed Best Actress for her performance in 'Anora,' beating out frontrunner Demi Moore from 'The Substance.'
- Adrien Brody won his second Best Actor Oscar for his role in 'The Brutalist,' 22 years after his first win for 'The Pianist.'
- Zoe Saldaña earned Best Supporting Actress for 'Emilia Pérez,' becoming the first American of Dominican origin to win an Academy Award.