Sean Baker's 'Anora' Wins Big at the 2025 Oscars

The indie film secured five awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Mikey Madison, while Adrien Brody won Best Actor for 'The Brutalist.'

'Anora,' a film by Sean Baker, dominated the 97th Academy Awards with five wins, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.
Mikey Madison received the Best Actress Oscar for her role in 'Anora,' which follows the story of a New York City strip-tease artist and her encounter with a wealthy client.
Adrien Brody earned his second Oscar, winning Best Actor for his portrayal of a Holocaust survivor and architect in 'The Brutalist.'
Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress for 'Emilia Pérez,' though the film, despite 13 nominations, took home only two awards, partly overshadowed by controversies surrounding its lead actress.
The Oscar for Best International Feature went to Brazil's 'Je suis toujours là,' while 'No Other Land,' a documentary on Israeli-Palestinian tensions, won Best Documentary.