The 2025 Academy Awards concluded Sunday with Anora capturing five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director (Sean Baker) and Best Actress (Mikey Madison), in a star-studded ceremony hosted by Conan O’Brien on Hollywood’s biggest night.
Adrien Brody won his second Best Actor award, for The Brutalist, while Kieran Culkin (A Real Pain) and Zoe Saldaña (Emilia Pérez) took home Oscars for supporting roles.
Morgan Freeman paid tribute to Gene Hackman, who was found dead last week along with his wife and dog in their New Mexico home. And Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg and Queen Latifah honored Quincy Jones, who died in November.
The show recognized firefighters who battled the deadly Los Angeles wildfires that led to the nominations being postponed twice in January.
For a quick recap of the ceremony — the winners, the fashion, the viral moments and more — see our blog below.
Best Picture
Anora
The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
I’m Still Here
Nickel Boys
The Substance
Wicked
Best Actress
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Cynthia Erivo, Wicked
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Karla Sofía Gascón, Emilia Pérez
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Fernanda Torres, I’m Still Here
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Mikey Madison, Anora
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Demi Moore, The Substance
Best Director
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Sean Baker, Anora
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Brady Corbet, The Brutalist
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James Mangold, A Complete Unknown
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Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez
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Coralie Fargeat, The Substance
Best Actor
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Adrien Brody, The Brutalist
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Timothée Chalamet, A Complete Unknown
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Colman Domingo, Sing Sing
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Ralph Fiennes, Conclave
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Sebastian Stan, The Apprentice
O’Brien’s ‘Anora’ joke packs a punch
There was applause for Conan’s Trump-Putin dig about Anora winning awards and someone “finally standing up to a powerful Russian.”
So that’s what O’Brien meant when he said he would treat politics “with humor.”
— Taryn Ryder reporting live from inside the Dolby Theatre
Original Score
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The Brutalist
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Conclave
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Emilia Pérez
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Wicked
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The Wild Robot
International Feature Film
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I’m Still Here (Brazil)
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The Girl With the Needle (Denmark)
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Emilia Pérez (France)
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The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)
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Flow (Latvia)
Cinematography
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The Brutalist
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Dune: Part Two
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Emilia Pérez
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Maria
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Nosferatu
L.A. firefighters get standing ovation
Los Angeles firefighters took center stage at the Oscars to a standing ovation, before the host, Conan O’Brien, handed them the mic to try their hand at comedy.
“There are some jokes even I’m not brave enough to tell,” O’Brien said while setting up the joke. He then directed the firefighters to read jokes off the teleprompter, adding, “Everyone in this audience has to laugh — these are heroes!”
Los Angeles Fire Captain Erik Scott kicked things off: “Our hearts go out to all of those who lost their homes — and I’m talking about the producers of Joker 2.”
Los Angeles Fire Department pilot Jonith Johnson Jr. followed with a jab at the star of A Complete Unknown: “To play Bob Dylan, Timothée Chalamet learned how to sing. In fact, his singing was so good, he almost lost the part.”
Pasadena Fire Department Captain Jodi Slicker wrapped up the routine with a playful dig at the host himself: “It’s great to be back with Conan. Usually, when he calls, he’s stuck in a tree.”
Live Action Short Film
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Anuja
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I’m Not a Robot
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The Last Ranger
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A Lien
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The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
Visual Effects
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Alien: Romulus
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Better Man
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Dune: Part Two
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
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Wicked
Sound
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A Complete Unknown
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Dune: Part Two
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Emilia Pérez
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Wicked
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The Wild Robot
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Oscars 2025 red carpet: See what Demi Moore, Zoe Saldaña, Ariana Grande and more stars wore to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night
Check out the standout looks from the 97th Academy Awards.
Throughout the 2025 awards season, Oscar nominees have put on glamorous displays of fashion.
Demi Moore, star of The Substance and a first-time nominee, has emerged as an awards season darling, with her red carpet looks continuing to demonstrate sartorial range. From nodding to Old Hollywood glamour in a silk champagne Giorgio Armani Privé gown at the Golden Globes on Jan. 5, where she took home her first-ever acting award, to going bold in a custom Bottega Veneta dress with a black leather bodice and peplum-style drop waist at the SAG Awards on Feb. 21, where she picked up the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, Moore has effortlessly toggled between edgy and elegant all season long.
Ariana Grande, who is in the running for Best Supporting Actress, is another Oscars nominee who’s told a story through her awards season style. Just as she did during the Wicked press tour, Grande has nodded to The Wizard of Oz and her onscreen counterpart, Galinda the Good Witch, at nearly every awards show and event, whether it’s the light-pink Loewe gown with floral embellishments she opted for at the SAG Awards or the pink feather-trimmed Yves Saint Laurent frock she wore to the Academy Awards Nominees Dinner on Feb. 25.
The Oscars are the culmination of months of press, campaigning and standout red carpet style. When it comes to fashion, this year’s crop of nominees went all out one final time.
Each year, celebrities work closely with their stylists to curate fashion looks worthy of the Oscars red carpet.
Who could forget Cher’s midriff-baring set and over-the-top feathered headpiece designed by Bob Mackie, which she wore to the 1986 ceremony — or Zendaya’s Cher-inspired, fluorescent yellow Valentino gown that she paired with more than $6 million in Bulgari diamonds for the 2021 awards show? Before taking the Oscars stage in 2023 for a performance of “Lift Me Up,” Rihanna, who was pregnant with her second child at the time, wore a modern, semi-sheer Alaïa dress that featured a halter neckline, low-slung skirt and train.
From sophisticated gowns to sleek suits, here are some of the most memorable looks from the 97th Academy Awards.
Demi Moore
Best Actress nominee Demi Moore, who starred in The Substance, was a vision in a silver Armani Privé gown with a plunging neckline and scalloped crystal embellishments. She’s among the A-list crowd standing out in sparkles.
Halle Berry
Halle Berry was ready for her close-up in a strapless, silver mirrored gown by Christian Siriano.
Timothée Chalamet
Timothée Chalamet, who starred as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, brought a splash of color to the red carpet. Chalamet, who is up for Best Actor for his starring role in the film, wore a light yellow suit with black loafers.
Monica Barbaro
A Complete Unknown star Monica Barbaro, who is up for Best Supporting Actress, wore a light pink ballgown with a crystal-encrusted bodice.
Andrew Garfield
Andrew Garfield stepped out in a monochromatic brown suit.
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson channeled Old Hollywood glamour in a blue velvet gown with a draped neckline by Thierry Mugler. She finished off the look with jewels by De Beers.
Mikey Madison
Best Actress nominee Mikey Madison, who starred in Anora, looked chic in a strapless gown with a black bodice and light pink skirt.
Selena Gomez
Emilia Pérez actress Selena Gomez wore a custom, champagne-colored Ralph Lauren gown.
Zoe Saldaña
Zoe Saldaña, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Emilia Pérez, stepped out in a strapless dress with a crystal mesh bodice and a layered maroon skirt by Saint Laurent. She finished off the look with sheer opera gloves. Saldaña was joined by her husband, Marco Perego-Saldaña, who wore a black tuxedo.
Ariana Grande
Wicked star Ariana Grande, nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Galinda in Wicked, looked every bit glamorous on the red carpet. Grande wore a show-stopping blush Schiaparelli couture gown with a sweetheart neckline and billowing tulle skirt.
Cynthia Erivo
Best Actress nominee Cynthia Erivo, who starred as Elphaba in Wicked, channeled her onscreen character in a custom forest-green gown by Louis Vuitton. The ballgown featured a voluminous skirt and over-the-top sleeves shaped like a bow.
Michelle Yeoh
Wicked actress Michelle Yeoh commanded attention in an electric blue strapless gown.
Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman
The Brutalist star Adrien Brody, nominated for Best Actor, stepped out in a black tuxedo with a statement, crystal-encrusted brooch on his lapel. Brody was joined by his partner, Georgina Chapman, who wore a strapless black gown.
Sebastian Stan
Sebastian Stan, who is nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Donald Trump in The Apprentice, looked red carpet-ready in a black tuxedo with a gold-toned pin on his lapel.
Emma Stone
Emma Stone kept things simple yet chic in a silver sequin dress by Louis Vuitton with a plunging neckline.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus stepped out in a sparkly black gown with a halter neckline and drop waist. She finished the look with sheer, embellished black gloves.
Ana de Armas
Ana de Armas stepped out in a black satin gown with a crystal-encrusted halter neckline.
Marissa Bode
Wicked actress Marissa Bode wore a dazzling red sequin gown with a halter neckline and asymmetrical skirt.
Mark Eydelshteyn
Anora star Mark Eydelshteyn went for a red carpet staple: a black suit. He topped off the look with a white bow tie.
Fernanda Torres
Fernanda Torres, who is nominated for Best Actress for her role in I’m Still Here, brought the perfect amount of drama to the red carpet. Torres wore an all-black gown that featured sequin embellishments and a lightly feathered skirt.
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Felicity Jones
The Brutalist actress Felicity Jones, up for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film, wore a silver silk organza gown by Armani Privé that featured a halter neckline and subtle cutouts along the waist.
Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o looked Oscars-ready in a white gown with a sparkly bodice and pearl embellishments.
Elle Fanning
A Complete Unknown actress Elle Fanning, who is also presenting, wore a lace Givenchy gown with a sweetheart neckline. The dress, which featured a statement black bow on the waist, was designed by Sarah Burton.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling sparkled in a floor-length silver gown with a halter neckline.
Coco Gauff
Tennis player Coco Gauff wore a yellow gown with a draped low back.
June Squibb
June Squibb wore a colorful, floral gown with sequin embellishments.
Joe Alwyn
The Brutalist actor Joe Alwyn stepped out in an all-black suit with a flower-shaped pin on his lapel.
Joe Locke
Agatha All Along star Joe Locke looked dapper in a black tailcoat, which he paired with a gold sequin waistcoat, textured white dress shirt and gray slacks.
