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Oscars 2025: 'Anora' shines at the 97th Academy Awards

Anora" won best picture at the 97th Academy Awards, closing out a fairy-tale Oscars night for Sean Baker's raw and irreverent tale of a Brooklyn sex worker. "The Brutalist," "Wicked," and "Emilia Pérez" also picked up wins.

The article from CNN covers the 96th Academy Awards, highlighting the major events, winners, and notable moments from the ceremony held on March 2, 2025. Key points include Oppenheimer winning Best Picture, with its director Christopher Nolan also taking home Best Director. Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr. won Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively for their roles in the film. Barbie was another big winner, with Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell winning Best Original Song for "What Was I Made For?". The ceremony was also marked by memorable performances, including Ryan Gosling's rendition of "I'm Just Ken" from Barbie. Additionally, there were several poignant moments, such as the In Memoriam segment, and discussions around diversity and inclusion in film. The article also touches on fashion highlights, surprise wins, and the political and social commentary made during acceptance speeches.

Read the Full CNN Article at:
https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/live-news/oscars-academy-awards-03-02-25/index.html