The 97th Academy Awards ceremony took place on March 3rd, 2025. The red carpet was rolled out at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where the film industry gathered to celebrate its finest. Adrien Brody won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in ‘The Brutalist,’ shedding tears as he thanked his team and family. Kieran Culkin, brother of Macaulay Culkin, won the Best Supporting Actor award, announcing plans to have a fourth child with his wife Jazz Charton. Zoe Saldana made history by becoming the first American of Dominican origin to win an Oscar for her supporting role in ‘Emily Perez.’ The film ‘Anora’ dominated the night, securing five awards including Best Picture. Other notable winners include ‘Flow’ for Best Animated Feature Film and ‘Wicked’ for Best Costume Design. The evening also featured tributes to fallen stars and a memorable performance by Queen Latifah honoring Quincy Jones.
Oscar 2025: Minute-by-Minute Recap of the Battle for Golden Statuettes
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