Oscars 2025 Highlights: Full list of winners, performances, speeches and more

The 97th Academy Awards featured gorgeous couture, heartfelt speeches, and unexpected winners.  Veteran icons and fresh faces made history at the Dolby Theatre, leaving audiences with unforgettable memories. The unique soundtrack, which includes four pianists, forceful percussion rhythms, and brass components, is intended to mirror the film's building and memory themes.

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At Oscar 2025, Halle Berry recreated her iconic 2003 kiss with Adrien Brody, leaving fans nostalgic. The viral moment resurfaced as Brody, nominated for The Brutalist, attended the ceremony.

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Anora won Best picture, the fifth Oscar for the night. Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal presented the award. The film’s success followed Mikey Madison’s surprise Best Actress win and Sean Baker’s triumph in three categories—Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing. 

Mikey Madison has secured the Oscar for Best Actress for her powerful portrayal of the title character in Anora, adding to her previous wins at the BAFTAs and Independent Spirit Awards. 

Sean Baker won Best Director for Anora. This is his third Oscar win of the night. Anora is a heartfelt yet zany drama about a Brooklyn sex worker who marries a Russian oligarch’s son. 

Cillian Murphy presented the Oscar for Best actor which went to Adrien Brody for The Brutalist. “Thank you, God,” he said, as he voice broke.

The performance was a non-stop thrill ride, with BLACKPINK's Lisa singing 'Live and Let Die,' Doja Cat performing 'Diamonds Are Forever,' and Raye closing things out with a powerhouse version of 'Skyfall.'
 

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Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner made a stylish splash at the 2025 Oscars, with Chalamet in a bold Givenchy suit and Jenner stunning in a skin-baring Miu Miu gown.

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The Oscars 2025 red carpet was a dazzling showcase of fashion and glamour. From Selena Gomez’s Old Hollywood elegance to Ariana Grande’s fairytale look, these stars delivered show-stopping style moments.

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After winning the BAFTA for Best Original Score, the Brutalist won the Oscar. To represent the film's themes of creation and memory, Daniel Blumberg composed a mournful and unique music with four pianists, forceful percussion rhythms, and horns.

I’m Still Here (Brazil) won the Best international feature. It was presented by Penélope Cruz.

Lol Crawley earned his first Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on The Brutalist. Throughout his victory speech, which included expressions of gratitude to the Academy, his fellow candidates, his staff, and his family, his hands were clearly shaking.

Despite facing stiff competition from films such as Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, Maria, and Nosferatu, The Brutalist succeeded in achieving its goal. Consuming leafy greens such as spinach and kale helps eliminate toxins, alleviate bloating, and avoid excessive eating.

Dutch filmmaker Victoria Warmerdam’s I’m Not a Robot won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film. 

Anuja, the only Indian submission on the Oscar shortlist, lost to I'm Not a Robot, which won Best Live Action Short.

Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot presented the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.

Best Sound was accepted by Gareth John, Richard King, Ron Bartlett, and Doug Hemphill, recognizing their exceptional work in crafting the film’s immersive audio experience. The sci-fi epic triumphed over strong contenders like Wicked and Emilia Pérez.

Selena Gomez and Samuel L Jackson presented the Oscar for the Best documentary feature.

Mick Jagger presented the Oscar for Best Original Song to Emilia Pérez's El Mal. The song, composed by Clément Ducol and Camille with lyrics by Ducol, Camille, and Audiard, triumphed over strong contenders, including tracks by Elton John and Diane Warren.