The glitz, the glamour, and the golden statues—Hollywood’s biggest night has come to a close, and what a night it was! The 97th Academy Awards brought plenty of memorable moments, emotional speeches, and, of course, some well-deserved wins.
“Anora” Steals the 97th Academy Awards Spotlight
The biggest winner of the night? “Anora”—Sean Baker’s dramatic comedy—which swept up five awards, including the prestigious Best Picture and a well-earned Best Actress win for Mikey Madison. Talk about a showstopper!
Conan O’Brien Takes the Stage at the 97th Academy Award as First-Time Host
The ever-witty Conan O’Brien took on hosting duties for the first time, bringing his signature humor and charm to the ceremony. And while award season was somewhat overshadowed by January’s devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the Oscars found a way to honor the city’s resilience.
The night kicked off with an emotional montage celebrating LA, closing with a heartfelt “We Love LA” tribute. And if that wasn’t enough to give everyone chills, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo took the stage for a breathtaking performance from the highly anticipated “Wicked” film.
And the Winners of the 97th Academy Awards
Best picture
“Anora”
Best actor in a leading role
Adrien Brody, “The Brutalist”
Best actress in a leading role
Mikey Madison, “Anora”
Best actor in a supporting role
Kieran Culkin, “A Real Pain”
Best actress in a supporting role
Zoe Saldaña, “Emilia Pérez”
Best director
Sean Baker, “Anora”
Best cinematography
“The Brutalist”
Best international feature film
“I’m Still Here”
Best adapted screenplay
“Conclave”
Best original screenplay
“Anora”
Best live action short film
“I’m Not a Robot”
Best animated short film
“In the Shadow of the Cypress”
Best animated feature film
“Flow”
Best documentary short
“The Only Girl in the Orchestra”
Best documentary feature film
“No Other Land” –
Best original song
“El Mal,” from “Emilia Pérez”
Best original score
“The Brutalist”
Best makeup and hairstyling
“The Substance”
Best costume design
“Wicked”
Best editing
“Anora”
Best sound
“Dune: Part Two”
Best production design
“Wicked”
Best visual effects
“Dune: Part Two”
And that’s a wrap on Hollywood’s biggest night! The 97th Academy Awards delivered unforgettable moments, well-deserved wins, and plenty of surprises. Whether your favorite film took home the gold or not, one thing is certain—this year’s Oscars celebrated the magic of storytelling and the brilliance of cinema. Until next year, here’s to more incredible films, inspiring performances, and the timeless allure of the silver screen. See you at the movies!”
