2025 Oscars Live Chat: ‘Anora’ Wins Best Picture
7:42 p.m. "I used to work here," Oscars host Billy Crystal while presenting best picture nominees with Meg Ryan. — M.M.
7:37 p.m. Yes! Let’s go Mikey Madison, who wins for actress in a leading role. She was so amazing in "Anora." — M.M.
7:29 p.m. Quentin Tarantino giving best director to Sean Baker is epic. — G.W.
7:21 p.m. Adrien Brody wins for leading actor for "The Brutalist." — M.M.
7:11 p.m. Quincy Jones just received an honorary Oscar at the last Governors Awards in November. It was his second honorary Oscar. Back in the day, those Oscars used to be presented on the show. — G.W.
6:56 p.m. Brazil’s "I’m Still Here" wins for international feature! — M.M.
6:46 p.m. I thought I missed Quincy Jones, then remembered there’s a separate tribute planned to him. This really is going to be four hours. No great movie can be too long. Same with the Oscars? — G.W.
6:41 p.m. If anyone deserves an "In Memoriam" breakout, it’s the irreplaceable Gene Hackman. — G.W.
6:38 p.m. To anyone following along who used my Oscar picks this year: I’m sorry! I whiffed on all three shorts categories. I do wonder how many people are doing better though. It’s been a weird, unpredictable year. — G.W.
6:34 p.m. Eight more? — M.M.
6:27 p.m. "Dune: Part Two" wins an Oscar for sound! Conan’s investment in the Sand Worm pays off. — M.M.
4:42 p.m. The "Flow" folks are very happy–honestly I love it when winners actually scream because that is what I would do. — M.M.
4:39 p.m. Animated feature presenter Andrew Garfield is not going to be finished until he makes Goldie Hawn cry. That is what he does. — G.W.
4:30 p.m. Kieran Culkin, supporting actor winner for "A Real Pain," was looking absolutely terrified before Robert Downey Jr. called his name. He knew he had to give one more speech. — G.W.
4:22 p.m. I feel like Conan just took ownership of this hosting gig. Re-up him now. — G.W.
4:15 p.m. "If Ralph [pronounced Rafe] Fiennes doesn’t win tonight, we get to call him Ralph [pronounced Ralph].” It’s a good night already. But no Karla Sofia Gascon reaction shot after that dig at her tweet controversy? — G.W.
4:10 p.m. Conan emerging from Demi Moore à la “The Substance” was a pretty good follow. And his hair really is the color of an Oscar! — M.M.
4:04 p.m. Here we go! The Oscars ceremony opens with a cinematic paean to Los Angeles, then Ariana Grande sings “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Would love to know how long it took to get her out of the big pink dress she wore on red carpet, but the ruby slippers-inspired gown she’s wearing onstage is pretty amazing. — M.M.
4 p.m. Hello, Mary! Are you all set for the 97th Oscars? I’m feeling good. Maybe not as sunny as Timothée Chalamet looks in that buttery yellow tux, but I am (almost) giddy for a ceremony where we don’t know all the winners beforehand. “Anora” or “Conclave”? Demi Moore or Mikey Madison? Chalamet or Adrien Brody? (Will they let Chalamet onstage to accept an Oscar wearing that tux? I guess it’s too late to prevent that.) What are you looking forward to seeing tonight? — G.W.
Conclusion:
The 2025 Oscars ceremony was a night to remember, with "Anora" taking home the award for best picture. The ceremony was filled with surprises, from Kieran Culkin’s emotional acceptance speech to Quincy Jones’ honorary Oscar. The evening also saw memorable performances, including a cinematic paean to Los Angeles and a stunning rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Ariana Grande. As the night came to a close, hosts Conan O’Brien and Meg Ryan wrapped up the ceremony with a sense of humor and style.
FAQs:
- Who won best picture at the 2025 Oscars?
- "Anora"
- Who won best director at the 2025 Oscars?
- Sean Baker
- Who won best leading actor at the 2025 Oscars?
- Adrien Brody
- Who won best supporting actor at the 2025 Oscars?
- Kieran Culkin
