The 2025 Oscars: Heavy on speeches, light on politics, and one big winner

Sean Baker, who won Oscars for directing, film editing, original screenplay and best picture for <em>Anora</em>, poses in the press room during the 97th Academy Awards.

It was an earnest and effusive evening — and for the most part, Hollywood left politics at home. A lot of films were recognized, but ultimately, it was Anora‘s night.

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It was an earnest and effusive evening — and for the most part, Hollywood left politics at home. A lot of films were recognized, but ultimately, it was Anora’s night.