The Oscar 2025 award ceremony was marked by the triumph of the independent romantic comedy drama Anora, which collected five prestigious statuettes. Four of them went to the film's director, Sean Baker, who became the main character of the evening. The actress Mikey Madison, who played the main role, was recognized as the best actress.
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The highlight of the evening was when Quentin Tarantino himself presented Baker with the award for Best Director. In his acceptance speech, Baker noted Tarantino's influence on his work: "Quentin, if you didn't cast Mikey Madison in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, there would be no Anora," he said.
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Mikey Madison, who won the award for Best Actress, expressed gratitude to the director for the opportunity to reveal her talent. The fight for the title of "Best supporting Actor" was particularly intense.
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Several actors were nominated for the Oscar, each of whom made a unique contribution to cinema. Experts and viewers actively discussed their work, predicting a difficult jury choice. The name of the winner became one of the most anticipated moments of the ceremony.
As a result, the well-deserved statuette fell into the hands of the talented Kieran Culkin.
The triumph of "Anora" was not limited to directing and acting awards. The film was also awarded for Best Original Screenplay, which highlights Baker's skill in creating vital and memorable stories. Receiving the award, he thanked his co-authors and the team, emphasizing that the success of Anora is the result of teamwork.
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The red carpet sparkled under the flashes of cameras, presenting exquisite dresses from the world's leading designers to the public and critics. The stars happily posed, exchanged greetings and shared their expectations for the upcoming ceremony.
Here you could see the legendary actress Whoopi Goldberg in a luxurious blue dress from a famous designer from New York and, as always, stylish Oprah Winfrey. Ariana Grande surprised the audience with her incredible pink outfit. And Scarlett Johansson was more elegant than ever in a dark blue evening dress.
Almost every guest who came strictly observed the dress code. The only one without a costume was Adam Sandler, whose appearance brought many smiles to the audience.
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During the evening, there were moments of sincere joy and touching speeches. The winners did not hide their emotions, sharing their gratitude with their teams, families and everyone who supported them on their way to success. Musical numbers added colors and created a unique atmosphere of a cinema celebration.
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