Mikey Madison Wins Best Actress at BAFTAs for Breakout Role in 'Anora'

The 25-year-old actress delivered a heartfelt speech highlighting respect for the sex worker community while 'Anora' gained momentum in the Oscars race.

Mikey Madison won the Leading Actress award at the 2025 BAFTAs for her role in Sean Baker's 'Anora,' a performance praised for its wit and emotional depth.
Madison used her acceptance speech to advocate for respect and human decency for the sex worker community, calling herself an ally.
'Anora,' a comedy-drama about a lap dancer entangled with a billionaire's son, also won the Best Casting award and is seen as a strong Oscars contender.
Edward Berger's 'Conclave' emerged as a major winner, taking home Best Film, British Film, and awards for Adapted Screenplay and Editing.
Adrien Brody and Zoe Saldaña solidified their Oscar chances with BAFTA wins for Best Actor ('The Brutalist') and Best Supporting Actress ('Emilia Pérez'), respectively.