Anora dominated this year’s Oscars, taking home the award for Best Picture, Best Actress for Mikey Madison, and Best Director for Sean Baker.
The independent film tells the story of a sex worker who dances at a strip club and meets — and marries — the son of a Russian oligarch. It takes a human-centred approach to filmmaking, focusing on themes of identity, resilience and a complex journey towards self-discovery.
Accepting the win, director Baker said: "I want to thank the Academy for recognising a truly independent film."
Meanwhile, Adrien Brody clinched the Best Actor award for his powerful performance in The Brutalist, marking his second victory in this category.
Earlier in the night, an emotional Zoe Saldana broke down in tears as she picked up the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Emilia Perez, while Kieran Culkin was honoured as Best Supporting Actor.
Conclave, Wicked, The Substance, Emilia Pérez, and Dune: Part Two each took home awards.
The ceremony took place at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, with UK viewers able to catch all the glamour and drama in the early hours of Monday morning on ITV1 and ITVX.
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Key Points
- Anora wins Best Picture
- Adrien Brody wins Best Actor
- Mikey Madison wins Best Actress
- Zoe Saldaña wins for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Emilia Pérez
- Kieran Culkin picked up the award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in A Real Pain
- Tribute to Gene Hackman ahead of In Memoriam segment
- Wicked co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande kick-start the show with a duet of Defying Gravity
- Wicked wins for Best Costume Design
- Anora wins Best Original Screenplay and Conclave wins for Best Adapted Screenplay
James Bond fans share female 007 theories after Oscars tribute
09:18 , Ekin KarasinJames Bond fans are convinced that the next 007 could be a woman after a surprising tribute at the 2025 Oscars left them speculating.
During Sunday night’s ceremony, host Conan O’Brien teased a special segment honouring the iconic spy and longtime producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, who were announced as winners of the Academy’s Irving G Thalberg Memorial Award and given Oscar statuettes at the Governors Awards.
A montage from various Bond films played before The Substance actress Margaret Qualley appeared in a red dress and danced along to the famous 007 theme tune.
As she finished Thai rapper and singer Lisa arrived on the stage to sing Live And Let Die, by Wings, with Doja Cat performing Dame Shirley Bassey’s Diamonds Are Forever. Also performing was Escapism singer Raye who sang Adele’s Skyfall.
Fans quickly began speculating that the all-female performances could be a subtle hint that the franchise is gearing up to introduce a female 007.
One person claimed on Reddit: “I have a sneaking suspicion they’re about to announce female lead for a Bond movie. Something about the energy idk.”
“Are they announcing a female Bond?” another suggested.
Cynthia Erivo makes dramatic outfit change after Wicked-style gown
09:08 , Ekin KarasinCynthia Erivo changed into a dramatic white tulle dress at the Vanity Fair afterparty.
The actress, 38, channelled her Wicked character earlier in the evening in a dark green velvet gown at the Oscars.
Stars turn out for Elton John's afterparty
08:42 , Ekin KarasinElton John hosted his annual AIDS foundation Oscars viewing party in West Hollywood.
The singer attended with his husband David Furnish and their sons Zachary and Elijah.
Other famous faces at the star-studded bash included Elizabeth Hurley and her son Damian, Camila Cabello, and Heidi Klum.
Adrien Brody and Halle Berry send fans wild with 'crazy' kiss
08:18 , Ekin KarasinHalle Berry and Adrien Brody recreated their passionate Oscars moment from more than two decades ago on the red carpet.
During the 2003 ceremony, he kissed Oscar-winner Berry, who was presenting the Best Actor, following his win for The Pianist.
Berry got her own back this year by planting a smooch on Brody on the red carpet.
Fans went wild over the “crazy” moment, which happened in front of Brody’s girlfriend of five years, Georgina Chapman.
“So this is actually crazy,” one wrote, as another added: “Did she just kiss him in front of Georgina?!”
Another joked: “It’s Halle Berry it’s allowed.”
Zoe Saldaña hits Vanity Fair afterparty with her husband
07:54 , Ekin KarasinZoe Saldaña underwent a quick outfit change before heading to the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty with her husband Marco Perego-Saldaña.
The actress proudly flaunted her gong for Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez as she posed for photos.
Adrien Brody shares emotional moment with his father backstage
07:36 , Ekin KarasinAdrien Brody embraced his father Elliot in a moving moment backstage at the Governors Ball following the Oscars.
The actor had paid tribute to his dad in his acceptance speech for Best Actor for Brady Corbet’s period epic, The Brutalist.
Mikey Madison leads the stars at official Oscars afterparty
07:14 , Ekin KarasinMikey Madison celebrated her Best Actress win at the 66th Governors Ball, the official Oscars afterparty.
The actress, 25, joined Anora director Sean Baker and producer Alex Coco at the Los Angeles' Ray Dolby Ballroom following the awards show.
Selma Blair brings her service dog to afterparty
06:53 , Ekin KarasinSelma Blair brought her service dog Scout to the Vanity Fair Oscars after party.
The actress, 52, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system, in 2018.
She often attends red carpet events with her sweet pooch by her side.
Viewers complain as livestream cuts off moments before final awards
06:30 , Ekin KarasinViewers shared their frustration as the Hulu livestream for the ceremony appeared to end moments before the final awards were announced.
Fans shared photos of their screens, which showed the message: “This live event has now ended.”
One raged on X: “Hulu ending their livestream RIGHT BEFORE announcing best actress and before we got to see best picture...”
Another added: “WHY DID YOU END THE LIVESTREAM THE OSCARS ARE NOT OVER YET.”
This was the second time viewers encountered technical glitches during the livestream on Hulu, which is owned by Disney.
Now I know Hulu ain’t just cut the livestream??????? #Oscars pic.twitter.com/qRiiUnENaT
— andrea ✨ (@anlypa1621) March 3, 2025
Thanks @hulu for cutting off the livestream of the Oscars
— Matthew Germenis (@mpgermenis) March 3, 2025
This year was the first time the awards ceremony was available to stream while also airing live on television.
Disney apologised "for the inconvenience" earlier in the evening, saying it had "identified the issue and impacted users should be able to log back in soon”.
Anora's Sean Baker makes history with four Oscars for a single film
05:16 , Megan HoweAnora’s director Sean Baker made history at this year’s Oscars by becoming the first person to win four awards for a single film.
He took the prize for writing, directing, editing and producing Anora.
Mikey Madison scooped up the award for Best Actress.
Walt Disney won four awards in one night in 1954 but it was for four separate films.
"I feel so fortunate" says Brody in acceptance speech
04:55 , Megan HoweThe American actor, 51, who is now a two-time Academy Award winner, has won a slew of awards this season for his role playing Hungarian-Jewish architect Laszlo Toth, who flees from post-war Europe to the US.
In his acceptance speech he said he shares the award with his partner Georgina Chapman, the ex-wife of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, and thanked his immigrant parents for giving him the "strength to pursue this dream".
"If I may just humbly begin by giving thanks for the tremendous outpouring of love that I've felt from this world, and every individual that has treated me with respect and appreciation," he said.
"I feel so fortunate. Acting is a very fragile profession. It looks very glamorous and certain moments, it is, but the one thing that I've gained, having the privilege to come back here, is to have some perspective.
"And no matter where you are in your career, no matter what you've accomplished, it can all go away.
"And I think what makes this night most special is the awareness of that and the gratitude that I have to still do the work that I love."
Let the After Parties begin!
04:35 , Megan HoweWell, that’s a wrap on the 97th Academy Awards and stars have already started arriving for the post-Oscar parties, hosted by Vanity Fair.
The likes of Cynthia Erivo, Sydney Sweeney, Kim Kardashian, Mary J Blige, Sarah Paulson, and Patrick Schwarzenegger arrived at the bash at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.
Anora wins Best Picture
04:12 , Megan HoweThe cast of comedy romance Anora, along with Alex Coco, Samantha Quan and Sean Baker, the producers of the film about a stripper who falls for the son of a Russian oligarch, took to the stage to accept the best picture prize.
Coco said filmmakers need to keep making "independent film", and said he and his wife welcomed "my son in October, the same week we released Anora".
Quan said they made the movie with "very little money, and all of our hearts".
Director Baker said: "I want to thank the Academy for recognising a truly independent film."
He added that it was made with the "blood, sweat and tears" of the crew.
Mikey Madison wins Best Actress
03:47 , Megan HoweMikey Madison was the dark horse this season, but she has triumphed, taking home the Best Actress award for her role in Anora. She recognised the sex worker community in her speech.
The film centers on the life of Anora, a young woman trapped in an oppressive and isolating environment.
Set in a remote, dilapidated town, the story follows her struggle to break free from the suffocating constraints of her past and find hope in a seemingly hopeless world.
The other nominees in this category were:
- Cynthia Erivo - Wicked
- Karla Sofía Gascón - Emilia Pérez
- Mikey Madison - Anora
- Demi Moore - The Substance
- Fernanda Torres - I'm Still Here
Sean Baker wins the Oscar for Best Director
03:41 , Megan HoweSean Baker won the award for Anora which has now won three awards.
He paid tribute to movie theatres in his speech, saying: "Let's keep the great tradition of the movie-going experience alive and well.”
Adrien Brody wins Best Actor
03:34 , Megan HoweThis is Adrien Brody’s second Oscar win for his role as Hungarian immigrant and holocaust survivor László Tóth.
Brody is the first person to win the leading actor category with his first two nominations. He won his first Oscar in 2003, aged 29, playing another Holocaust survivor in The Pianist.
Accepting the award, Brody said: “Winning an award like this signifies a destination and something my character references in the film, but to me also beyond the pinnacle of a career it is a chance to begin again.”
“I pray for a healthier happier and more inclusive world,” Brody added in reference to the film’s content.
Signing off, Brody added if the past has taught us anything it is to “not let hate go unchecked.”
The story of The Brutalist revolves around a couple, played by Adrien Brody and Rebecca Hall, who are struggling with their relationship in the wake of trauma, both personal and shared. The film is named after the architectural style "Brutalism," which is known for its stark, raw, and angular designs, often evoking feelings of discomfort or isolation.
The Brutalist wins for Best Original Score
03:07 , Megan HoweThe nominees were:
- The Brutalist
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked
- The Wild Robot
I'm Still Here wins for Best International Feature
03:03 , Megan HoweThe nominees were:
- I'm Still Here - Brazil
- The Girl with the Needle - Denmark
- Emilia Pérez - France
- The Seed of the Sacred Fig - Germany
- Flow - Latvia
The Brutalist wins for Best Cinematography
02:57 , Megan HoweThe nominees were:
- The Brutalist
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- Maria Nosferatu
Tribute to Gene Hackman ahead of In Memoriam segment
02:50 , Megan HoweMorgan Freeman paid tribute to actor Gene Hackman who died just days before the event.
“He won 2 Oscars but most importantly, he won the hearts of film-lovers around the world,” Freeman said.
The Hollywood legend was found at his home in Sante Fe, New Mexico, alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa.
Hackman is a legendary actor who had a prolific career spanning several decades, known for his versatility in a wide range of roles including The French Connection (1971), Unforgiven (1992) and The Conversation (1974).
I'm Not a Robot wins Best Live Action Short
02:41 , Megan HoweThe nominees were as follows:
- Anuja
- I'm Not a Robot
- The Last Ranger
- A Lien
- The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
Dune: Part Two wins again for Best Visual Effects
02:33 , Megan HoweDune: Part Two has just picked up another award for best visual effects.
Dune: Part Two wins the Oscar for Best Sound
02:29 , Megan HoweThe other nominees were:
- A Complete Unknown
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Pérez
- Wicked
- The Wild Robot
No Other Land wins for Best Documentary Film
02:23 , Megan HoweNo Other Land provides an unflinching account of the systematic destruction experienced by Masafer Yatta, a group of Palestinian villages in the southern West Bank, at the hands of the Israeli military.
The film was directed by a Palestinian-Israeli collective, including Basel Adra, Hamdan Ballal, Yuval Abraham, and Rachel Szor, who documented these events over five years.
The story follows Palestinian activist Basel Adra and Israeli journalist Yuval Abraham who strike up an unlikely friendship and come together to resist the forced displacement of Palestinian communities.
The Only Girl in the Orchestra wins Best Documentary Short
02:13 , Megan HoweThe nominees were:
- Death by Numbers
- I Am Ready, Warden
- Incident
- Instruments of a Beating Heart
- The Only Girl in the Orchestra
El Mal wins Best Original Song for Emilia Pérez
02:11 , Megan HoweMick Jagger presented the award for best original song which was awarded to El Mal - Emilia Pérez.
Other nominations were: Never Too Late by Elton John; Mi Camino - Emilia Pérez; Like A Bird - Sing Sing; The Journey - The Six Triple Eight.
Wicked wins Best Production Design
02:08 , Megan HoweThe nominations were: Wicked, The Brutalist, Dune: Part Two, Nosferatu and Conclave.
Zoe Saldaña wins for Best Supporting Actress
01:55 , Megan HoweZoe Saldaña has been the frontrunner for this award all season for her role as Rita in Emilia Perez.
Emilia Pérez follows Juan "Manitas" del Monte, a Mexican cartel leader who fakes his death to undergo gender-affirming surgery and live authentically as Emilia Pérez.
The film has received critical acclaim for its performances and storytelling, earning 13 Oscar nominations.
In her acceptance speech she said: "My grandmother came to this country in 1961 - I am a proud child of immigrant parents with dreams and dignity and hardworking hands.
"I'm the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award and I know I won't be the last.
"Getting an award where I got to sing and speak in Spanish - this is for my grandmother."
Anora wins again for Best Film Editing
01:43 , Megan HoweThis is the second Oscar win for Sean Baker. In his acceptance speech he joked: “I saved this film in the edit, that director should never work again.”
The Substance wins for Best Makeup and Hairstyling
01:31 , Megan HoweThe Substance's Pierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon and Marilyne Scarselli won for make-up and hairstyling on this body horror film.
Conclave wins Best Adapted Screenplay
01:17 , Megan HowePeter Straughan picked up the award for Conclave for Best Adapted Screenplay.
The other nominations were A Complete Unknown, Emilia Perez, Nickel Boys and Sing Sing.
Anora wins Best Original Screenplay
01:14 , Megan HoweSean Baker has accepted the award for Best Original Screenplay for Anora. He thanked the sex worker community for sharing their stories in his speech.
Anora is a 2024 American romantic comedy-drama centering on Anora "Ani" Mikheeva, a 23-year-old stripper from Brooklyn's Brighton Beach. Ani's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Ivan "Vanya" Zakharov, the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. After a whirlwind romance, they impulsively marry, but their union faces challenges as Vanya's family intervenes, seeking to annul the marriage.
Wicked wins for Best Costume Design
01:04 , Megan HoweCostume designer Paul Tazewell has won the award for Wicked.
The competition was tough, with some beautiful designs from all the nominees: Nosferatu, A Complete Unknown, Conclave and Gladiator II.
In the Shadow of the Cypress wins best Animated Short Film
00:49 , Megan HoweThe 2023 Iranian animated short film directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani picked up the gong for best Animated Short Film.
The film centers on a former sea captain suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who lives in isolation with his daughter by the sea.
Their secluded life takes an unexpected turn when they discover a beached whale near their home, compelling them to confront their strained relationship and personal traumas.
Flow wins best Animated Feature Film
00:44 , Megan HoweFlow is the first film from Latvia to win an Oscar. It beat off competition including Wild Robot and Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.
The narrative film follows a solitary black cat navigating a post-apocalyptic world devoid of humans. Along the way it encounters other animals—a cheerful Golden Retriever, a lazy capybara, a kleptomaniac lemur, and an injured secretarybird.
'Let's get cracking on those kids'
00:40 , Megan HoweIn his acceptance speech, Kieran Culkin revealed his wife promised him a fourth child if he won an Oscar.
While holding up his Oscar he said: “Let’s get cracking on those kids.”
Kieran Culkin wins Best Supporting Actor
00:35 , Megan HoweKieran Culkin has won the first award of the night for his role in A Real Pain.
In the film, he plays one of two estranged cousins (opposite Jesse Eisenberg, who also directed the film) who embark on a journey through Poland to reconnect with their family's Holocaust history.
His performance has been widely praised for its authenticity and depth, which made him a strong contender for the win.
Emilia Pérez star becomes the butt of Conan's jokes
00:31 , Megan HoweKarla Sofía Gascón has become the butt of two Conan jokes so far, which she appeared to laugh off.
He said one swear word was used in Anora 479 times, which was not as many times as it was used on the phone by Karla Sofía Gascón's publicist - a nod to the controversy surrounding her during the Oscar race.
Conan O'Brien starts with a spoof of The Substance
00:13 , Megan Howe
Mirroring a scene from The Substance, Conan has started the show by crawling out of Demi Moore’s back. He then arrived on stage and proceeded to make jokes about “having work done”.
Erivo and Grande sings Defying Gravity
00:11 , Megan Howe
Cynthia Erivo has taken centre stage for the Wicked duet of Defying Gravity. And Erivo’s vocals never disappoint. As she reaches the final note, the audience stand in applause.
Ariana Grande begins with Somewhere over the Rainbow
00:07 , Megan HoweThe 2025 Oscars has begun and Ariana Grande has opened with a performance of Somewhere over the Rainbow in a gorgeous sequined red dress with ruby slippers, of course.
And we're off!
00:02 , Megan HoweThe 97th Academy Awards begins! Kick back, relax and enjoy the show.
Felicity Jones looks nervous when asked about the use of AI in The Brutalist
Sunday 2 March 2025 23:42 , Megan HoweFelicity Jones appeared nervous when asked about the use of AI in ‘The Brutalist’.
Generative AI was used in the making of the film to enhance the Hungarian accents of Adrian Brody and Felicity Jones and some critics believe it could effect the race this evening.
Speaking tonight Jones said: “The amount of work that went into ‘The Brutalist’ for all of us was truly monumental. To do anything properly it just take hours and hours and hours.”
Felicity Jones details the use of AI in ‘The Brutalist’ #Oscars pic.twitter.com/x2HbAzrAFW
— Deadline (@DEADLINE) March 2, 2025
Timothée Chalamet arrives on the red carpet
Sunday 2 March 2025 23:22 , Megan HoweTimothée Chalamet is up for Best Actor at the 97th Academy Awards for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in the biopic ‘A Complete Unknown’.
He looked effortlessly cool as he arrived at the awards ceremony in a pastel yellow monochromatic suit with a double-breasted blazer and slim-cut trousers.
Demi Moore dazzles in silver
Sunday 2 March 2025 23:11 , Megan HoweMoore, who has been nominated for her role in The Substance, looks striking in a beautiful champagne-toned sparkling dress by Giorgio Armani Privé
Her diamond earrings and statement sparkles makes it a timeless red carpet ensemble.
Whoopi Goldberg stuns in molten-effect gown
Sunday 2 March 2025 22:58 , Megan HoweWhoopi Goldberg has made her mark on the red carpet as she arrived in a futuristic gown, which has almost an armour-like quality to it.
The high-shine, almost metallic sheen creates a mesmerizing, liquid-like appearance, making the dress stand out as a bold and avant-garde fashion statement.
But it also boasts a modern touch with the pockets.
Wicked and Wallace and Gromit stars among the early arrivals
Sunday 2 March 2025 22:42 , Megan HoweWicked stars and the team behind hit British family franchise Wallace And Gromit are among the early arrivals at the 2025 Oscars.
The musical's co-stars Cynthia Erivo, 38, and US pop star Grande - are nominated for best actress, and best supporting actress, respectively.
The 97th Academy Awards, will see Erivo - who played the green witch Elphaba in the film - and Grande, 31, among the performers at this year's ceremony.
Also among those at the event are the Aardman Animations team Nick Park, Merlin Crossingham and Richard Beek.
Their film Wallace And Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, which aired over Christmas on the BBC, is up for best animated feature film.
They have previously won the same Oscar prize for Wallace And Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit, and picked up the best short film gong for Wallace And Gromit: The Wrong Trousers.
Actors begin arriving at Oscars
Sunday 2 March 2025 21:40 , Josh SalisburyOscars glam got off to a strong start Sunday with both subtle and bold displays of glam as fans anticipated the arrivals of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Julianne Hough kicked things off in an elegant light beige ethereal look straight off the Christian Dior spring 2025 runway.
Joan Chen also went fairy-like in green chartreuse, an off-shoulder number from the Elie Saab resort 2025 collection.
Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, Timoth�e Chalamet, Danielle Deadwyler, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are among A-listers with red carpet wow momentum heading into the Oscars.
Oscars show to include tributes to wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles
Sunday 2 March 2025 20:45 , Josh SalisburyTonight’s Academy Awards will showcase tributes to Los Angeles, which was ravaged by wildfires in January,
Host and comedian Conan O'Brien said he planned to mix jokes, celebrations of filmmakers and serious moments including tributes to Los Angeles as it recovers from January's wildfires.
He likely will address U.S. politics but not dwell on it, he said.
"Good jokes are really important, but there's also more than that," O'Brien told reporters as he prepared for his first Oscars hosting gig.
"We're trying to go for different tones, different textures."
The Academy Awards, the highest honors in the film business, has no clear frontrunner among "Anora," "The Brutalist," "Conclave" and other movies contending for the prestigious best picture prize.
Timothee Chalamet and Demi Moore are vying for their first Oscars at the red-carpet ceremony in Hollywood. The show will air from 12am GMT on Monday.
Can this year's show lift Hollywood's spirits?
Sunday 2 March 2025 19:58 , Josh SalisburyThis year's Oscars come after a turbulent year for the film industry. Ticket sales were down from the previous year and more significantly from pre-pandemic times.
The strikes of 2023 played havoc with release schedules in 2024. Many studios pulled back on production, leaving many out of work. The fires, in January, only added to the pain.
Last year's telecast, propelled by the twin blockbusters of "Oppenheimer" and "Barbie," led the Oscars to a four-year viewership high, with 19.5 million viewers. This year, with smaller independent films favored in the most prominent awards, the academy will be tested to draw as large of an audience.
With a not particularly starry array of best song nominees, the academy has done away with performances of original songs this year. But there will be music, including a performance by "Wicked" stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and a tribute to the late Quincy Jones, with Queen Latifah.
Last year's acting winners — Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph — will also take part in the ceremony. The acting awards won't get the "fab five" treatment, with five previous winners per category, but producers say it will be used for some other categories that "maybe don't normally get the spotlight on the Oscar stage."
The ceremony will be taking place days following the death of Gene Hackman. The 95-year-old two-time Oscar winner and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead Wednesday at their New Mexico home.
Who is favourite for Oscars race?
Sunday 2 March 2025 15:54 , Josh SalisburyThe lead nominee is Netflix's Emilia Pérez with 13 nominations, but that film has seen its chances crater following uproar over years-old offensive tweets by its star Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly trans actor nominated for best actress.
The favorite is Sean Baker's Anora, about a sex worker who weds the son of a Russian oligarch.
The Neon release, the Cannes Palme d'Or winner, won with the producers, directors and writers guild. The only movie with the same resume to not win best picture is Brokeback Mountain.
Its closest competition is "Conclave," the papal thriller starring Ralph Fiennes.
It won at the BAFTAs and the SAG Awards, wins that came just as Pope Francis was hospitalized for double pneumonia. Oscar voting concluded before the pope fell ill.
Also in the mix are The Brutalist, nominated for 10 awards, and the musical hit Wicked, also with 10 nominations. Several of the early craft Oscars could be shared between Wicked and Dune: Part Two.
All eyes on Best Actress gong
Sunday 2 March 2025 14:33 , Shaun WilsonAll eyes are on the Best Actress category tonight. Demi Moore leads the way for The Substance at 1/2 according to Odds Checker, in what critics have called a remarkable comeback performance.
Mikey Madison is tipped in second place for the award for Anora, at odds of 9/4, and Fernanda Torres in third place for I’m Still Here at 12/1 and Cynthia Erivo in fourth place for Wicked at 66/1.
Karla Sofía Gascón made history as the first transgender actress to be nominated for the award but her nomination has been dogged by revelations over her past tweets criticising Muslims.
Adrien Brody leads the way for Best Actor odds
Sunday 2 March 2025 14:27 , Shaun WilsonAdrien Brody leads the way in the Best Actor category, according to Odds Checker, at 2/5 for his role in The Brutalist.
Timothy Chalamet is the bookies’ second favourite to win for A Complete Unknown at 2/1, followed by Ralph Fiennes for Conclave at 25/1 and Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice at 40/1. Colman Domingo is also nominated for Sing Sing.
Brody previously won the Best Actor award in 2002 starring Roman Polanski’s war drama The Pianist, making him the youngest winner at just 29. Ralph Fiennes was nominated for Schindler’s List (1993) and The English Patient (1996).
Oscars 2025: Betting odds are in for tonight's Best Movie
Sunday 2 March 2025 14:11 , Shaun WilsonAs the countdown begins for tonight’s Academy Awards, the betting odds are already in for favourites to win.
Odds Checker reports that Anora leads the way in the running for Best Movie with odds of 1/2, followed by Conclave at 1/3, The Brutalist at 7/1 and A Complete Unknown in fourth place, some way off at 50/1. The other six movies nominated tonight include The Substance, Dune: Part II, Wicked, Emilia Perez, I’m Still Here and Nickel Boys.
