Here are the winners of Oscars 2025
Adrien Brody won Best Actor for his performance in The Brutalist , while Mikey Madison was awarded Best Actress for her role in Anora . Kieran Culkin took home Best Supporting Actor for his performance in A Real Pain , and Zoe Saldaña was named Best Supporting Actress for her role in Emilia Pérez , which also won Best Original Song.
The award for Best Adapted Screenplay went to Conclave , while Flow was named Best Animated Feature. Meanwhile, I'm Still Here won the Oscar for Best International Feature.
The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, paid tribute to the heroes and victims of the recent Los Angeles wildfires. The evening opened with a performance by Wicked 's Oscar-nominated stars, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Additionally, Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink, and Raye performed a tribute to the music of the James Bond films, while the Los Angeles Master Chorale made a special appearance.
India's only shortlisted entry, Anuja , which was nominated for Best Live Action Short Film, lost to I'm Not Robot . The film, backed by Priyanka Chopra and two-time Oscar-winner Guneet Monga, had raised hopes for an Indian win but ultimately fell short.
The 97th Academy Awards showcased a broad range of cinematic talent, celebrating both emerging and established filmmakers.
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