‘Anora’ wins best picture, and four other big moments from the 97th Oscars

Sean Baker’s acclaimed dramedy dominated the 2025 Oscars ceremony, which also included emotionally searing acceptance speeches and high-energy musical numbers.

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'Anora' wins big at the Oscars, including best picture and best actress

Conan O'Brien hosts the Academy Awards for the first time.
NBC News - 19h
Why Anora should win the best picture Oscar

Mikey Madison’s open-spirited performance as a lapdancer who falls for a feckless young client ignites a film brimful of heart, and we ought to return the love. When future historians look back at ...
The Guardian - Feb. 24
Anora sweeps Oscars with best picture, best director and best actress wins

The whirlwind drama wins five prizes, including best actress for 25-year-old newcomer Mikey Madison.
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Mikey Madison wins Best Actress, "Anora" wins Best Picture at 97th Academy Awards

"Anora" was the big winner at Sunday night's Oscars with star Mikey Madison picking up Best Actress and the film taking home Best Picture. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier has a ...
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"Anora" wins 5 Oscars at 97th Academy Awards

"Anora" picked up five Oscars, including Best Picture, Sunday night at the Academy Awards. CBS News' Danya Bacchus has more from Los Angeles.
CBS News - 2h
"Anora" won best picture at the Oscars. Here's a look at some of the night's big winners.

Independent film "Anora" walked away Sunday night with five Academy Awards while Zoe Saldaña made history with her win for actress in a supporting role in "Emilia Pérez." Entertainment Tonight ...
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Oscars 2025 recap: Biggest moments from the 97th Academy Awards

A recap of the 2025 Oscars, including all the winners and the biggest moments from the 97th Academy Awards.
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Best Picture Oscar Nominees: Behind the Scenes of ‘Anora,’ ‘Conclave’ and More

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Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar

Yucky body horror and preposterous plotting make this tale of futuristic anti-ageing tech a wildly unlikely winner. But its imagery will be indelible well after the baubles are forgotten. Thinking ...
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