Oscars 2025: Shocking Wins, Controversial Moments, and Red Carpet Mayhem!

2025-03-03 06:00:20.868

The 2025 Academy Awards concluded with several surprises. Sean Baker's Anora won Best Picture, beating out contenders like The Brutalist and Conclave. Mikey Madison's performance in Anora earned her Best Actress, surpassing Demi Moore. Adrien Brody won his second Best Actor Oscar for The Brutalist, creating a memorable moment by shushing the walk-off music. Kieran Culkin (Succession) won Best Supporting Actor, and Zoe Saldana won Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Perez. The controversial Emilia Perez, with 13 nominations, only won two Oscars. Its lead star, Karla Sofía Gascón, attended despite a recent racist tweet controversy. Conan O'Brien hosted, delivering a zinger-filled monologue targeting Gascón. Morgan Freeman gave a touching tribute to Gene Hackman, whose death is under investigation. The Memoriam segment sparked outrage online due to the music choice and the apparent omission of Michelle Trachtenberg. The red carpet saw a mix of stunning and questionable outfits, with Olivia Wilde causing a stir in a sheer gown. Palestinian-Israeli winners of Best Documentary Feature Film, Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham, used their acceptance speech to call for Middle East peace. The Independent provided live updates from the Dolby Theatre, including backstage access and after-party coverage.