Oscar Night SHOCKER: Unexpected Winners, Red Carpet DRAMA, and a HUGE Controversy!

2025-03-03 00:03:31.718

The 97th Academy Awards are underway in Los Angeles, with Conan O'Brien hosting for the first time. While fewer clear frontrunners than in past years exist, 'The Brutalist,' 'Conclave,' and 'Anora' are strong contenders. Netflix's 'Emilia Pérez,' despite leading with the most nominations, faces controversy. Timothée Chalamet's bold yellow Givenchy outfit on the red carpet is already generating social media buzz. His film, 'A Complete Unknown,' is nominated for several awards, including Best Picture. 'Conclave' author Robert Harris, though not attending, is delighted with the film's success. Demi Moore, nominated for Best Actress in 'The Substance,' made a stunning appearance. Zoe Saldaña, nominated for Best Supporting Actress in 'Emilia Pérez,' is a bright spot for the film amidst controversy surrounding co-star Karla Sofía Gascón. 'Emilia Pérez's' nominations are now primarily focused on Saldaña's performance and the film's original song, 'El Mal.' 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked' also boast 10 nominations each. Cynthia Erivo's stunning green velvet gown and elaborate nails are also a highlight. A win would grant her EGOT status. Fernanda Torres' nomination for Best Lead Actress in 'I'm Still Here' marks a historic mother-daughter nomination alongside her mother, Fernanda Montenegro. Ariana Grande's dramatic Schiaparelli gown also captured attention. This year's Oscars are less politically charged than previous years, with a focus instead on fire relief efforts in Los Angeles. The choice of Conan O'Brien as host, known for his apolitical comedy, reflects this shift. Photographer Dafydd Jones' new book, 'Hollywood: Confidential,' showcases candid shots from past Oscars parties. Jeff Goldblum and Bowen Yang were among those on the red carpet, with Goldblum joking about feeling 'wicked.' 'Wicked' is tied for second-most nominations but struggles to translate box office success into awards. The controversy surrounding 'Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón's past offensive social media comments significantly impacted the film's chances. Gascón plans to attend the ceremony despite the backlash. The ceremony will also include a tribute to the late Gene Hackman, who passed away recently.