Oscars 2025: Minute-by-Minute Recap of the Battle for Gold – See All That Happened at the Glamorous Ceremony

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony is here. On March 3rd, 2025 (local time in Greece), the red carpet was rolled out, and Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles was all dressed up for cinema’s grand celebration. Eyes worldwide were on the stars making appearances that will be talked about this year. Would predictions for key Oscar categories hold true, or would the night turn into a thriller until the last moment? Kieran Culkin won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar, announcing he and his wife Jazz Charton are expecting their fourth child. The Best Animated Feature Film award went to ‘Flow,’ while ‘In the Shadow of Cypress’ took home the prize for Best Animated Short Film. Costume designer Paul Tazewell made history as the first African-American man to win an Oscar for Costume Design with his work on ‘Wicked.’ Sean Baker’s ‘Anora’ claimed the Original Screenplay award, and Zoe Saldana delivered a powerful speech upon receiving the Best Supporting Actress award for ‘Emily Perez.’ The evening included tributes, surprises, and memorable moments, including performances by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. The full list of nominees and winners highlights diverse achievements across film categories.