After a topsy-turvy Oscar season in which frontrunners were constantly shuffled, old tweets hobbled a top contender and space was held for “Wicked,” the 97th Academy Awards get underway Sunday. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 97th Academy Awards spread the love around,

LOS ANGELES — "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 gritt

"Anora" also won best director for Sean Baker, best actress for Mikey Madison and trophies for original screenplay and editing.

Anora was the big winner at the Oscars, winning five awards including best actress for breakout star Mikey Madison, and a record-breaking four prizes for its director Sean Baker. The whirlwind drama stars relative newcomer Madison as a New York stripper who falls in love with the son of a wealthy Russian.

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.

Early Oscar winners included Kieran Culkin and “Anora” screenwriter and editor Sean Baker. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kieran Culkin won the Oscar for best supporting actor for his work on “A Real Pain” and Sean Baker's screenplay for “Anora” was another winner at Sunday's Academy Awards.

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

Anora took home the top honor at the 2025 Oscars, winning Best Picture. The final Academy Award of the night went to Anora during the Sunday, March 2, ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, bringing the film's total wins up to five — including Leading Actress (Mikey Madison) and Best Director (Sean Baker).

LOS ANGELES — "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.

LOS ANGELES -- "Anora" was crowned best picture at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, handing Sean Baker's gritty, Brooklyn-set screwball farce Hollywood's top prize. Adrien Brody won best actor for his performance in "The Brutalist" and Mikey Madison won best actress for "Anora.

Sean Baker accepts the award for best film editing for "Anora" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/)