Oscars 2025: ‘Anora’ sweeps top categories, including best picture and best actress
“Anora,” a strip club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker’s gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood’s top prize. (March 3)

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“Anora,” a strip club Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending, was crowned best picture at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, handing Sean Baker’s gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood’s top prize.

The film was the night’s front-runner with five big wins, including four for its scrappy indie director. Baker won best director, best screenplay and best editing.

Here’s what to know:

Other winners: Eight of the 10 movies nominated for best picture came away with at least one award. That included the beleaguered Netflix contender “Emilia Pérez,” which, despite a backlash to old offensive tweets by star Karla Sofía Gascón, won best supporting actress for Zoe Saldaña. See a full list of winners.
Best moments: From a very “Wicked” opening and a Bond film tribute to a recent ‘in memoriam’ loss and a toast to firefighters, the show swung between amusement and reflection, with plenty of movie magic in between.
Red carpet fashion: Ariana Grande did her Glinda proud in a pale pink stunner, and her “Wicked” bestie Cynthia Erivo did Elphaba proud in deep forest green on the Oscars carpet as high glam took over Sunday. Others went for bold red, classic black and pops of pink.

General view of the red carpet before the start of the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

A small earthquake has rattled Los Angeles as some in the city continue to celebrate the Academy Awards.

A preliminary notice on the U.S. Geological Survey website reported the quake was a 3.9 magnitude and centered near North Hollywood. The shaking was felt at the Hollywood and Highland complex, home to the Dolby Theatre and the Oscars.

There were no immediate reports of damage.

The quake happened around 10:15 p.m., roughly two-and-a-half hours after “Anora” was crowned best picture at the Oscars.

Several celebrations, including the prestigious Vanity Fair party, are happening after the awards ceremony.