Mikey Madison must feel like a billionaire.
The Anora star showed strong feelings after claiming the Best Actress prize at the 2025 Oscars, which were held by Conan O’Brien on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Surprisingly, she triumphed over the predicted victor, Demi Moore.
Mikey, visibly anxious, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Academy as she read from her prepared statement. She shared that although she hailed from Los Angeles, Hollywood seemed an unattainable dream. Yet, being there, in the room, was truly remarkable for her.
As a 25-year-old fanatical about the art of acting, I was beyond thrilled to be nominated alongside Fernanda Torres, Cynthia Erivo, and Karla Sofía Gascón at this year’s Oscars. The recognition itself was an honor, but it’s important to express my admiration for each of these talented women as well. To see their names among the nominees is truly inspiring, and I eagerly await the announcement of all the 2025 Oscar winners. (Click here to discover who took home the golden statuette this year!)
She went on to acknowledge the thoughtful, insightful, stunning, awe-inspiring work of her fellow nominees. She feels privileged to be acknowledged in their esteemed company. Being here with them is a long-held dream realized.
Last month’s BAFTA Film Award winner, Mikey, acknowledged those who cheered her on as she prepared for Hollywood’s grandest event.
She expressed her gratitude by saying, “I’m thankful to my extraordinary family, which includes my mother, father, sister, younger brother, and my twin brother, Miles. I appreciate each of you for being my dearest friends, though I must admit, there’s no opting out of that role.
Apart from her family, the graduate of “Scream” spent time contemplating the sex worker community that significantly impacted her portrayal of Ani in “Anora”, a film that went on to win Best Picture. This achievement was made over other contenders such as “The Brutalist”, “A Complete Unknown”, “Conclave”, “Dune: Part Two”, “Emilia Pérez”, “I’m Still Here”, “The Nickel Boys”, “The Substance” and “Wicked”.
She added that she wanted to acknowledge and pay tribute to the sex worker community. Moreover, she expressed her intention to remain a supporter and ally for these remarkable individuals, many of whom she’s had the pleasure of encountering during this exceptional journey, have left an indelible impact on her.
Despite Demi being a strong contender for the award, having secured the Golden Globe, SAG Award, and Critics Choice Award for her role in “The Substance”, Mikey had consistently expressed his gratitude for merely being nominated for her performance in “Anora” prior to the 97th Oscars.
She shared with People magazine during an interview on February 16th that it was hard to express just how significant it felt to be nominated by her peers within an industry she deeply respects and cherishes. Essentially, it feels like a long-cherished dream coming true in many aspects.
She remarked, “It feels incredibly strange yet profoundly meaningful. My affection for the movie, ‘Anora,’ is immense. This film has held a unique place in my heart since its conception. So, to see it acknowledged on such a grand stage is nothing short of astonishing.
Read on to see who else took home gold during the 2025 Oscars.
She expressed her appreciation and respect for the sex worker community as well. Furthermore, she reaffirmed her commitment to stand by them and act as an ally. The encounters with remarkable individuals from this community have been a significant part of an extraordinary journey for her.
Despite Demi being a strong contender for the award, having secured Golden Globe, SAG Award, and Critics Choice Awards for her role in “The Substance”, Mikey had previously expressed his joy and pride just for being nominated for his performance in “Anora” at the 97th Oscars.
She shared with People magazine during an interview on February 16th that being nominated by her peers within an industry she deeply respects and adores is incredibly meaningful to her, yet challenging to express. Essentially, this nomination feels like the realization of a lifelong dream in many aspects.
She also said, “It feels incredibly surreal yet extremely meaningful. I adore the movie, ‘Anora.’ This film has always held a unique significance for me. To see it acknowledged on such a grand level is simply astounding.
Read on to see who else took home gold during the 2025 Oscars.
WINNER: Anora
The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
I’m Still Here
Nickel Boys
The Substance
Wicked
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
Karla Sofía Gascón – Emilia Pérez
WINNER: Mikey Madison – Anora
Demi Moore – The Substance
Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here
Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown
Ariana Grande – Wicked
Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
WINNER: Zoé Saldaña – Emilia Pérez
WINNER: Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
Yura Borisov – Anora
WINNER: Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
WINNER: Sean Baker – Anora
Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
James Mangold – A Complete Unknown
Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez
Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Mike Marino, Dave Presto and Crystal Jurado – A Different Man
Julia Floch Carbonel & Simon Livet – Emilia Pérez
Traci Loader, Suzanne Stokes-Munton & David White – Nosferatu
WINNER: Pierre-Olivier Persin – The Substance
Frances Hannon, Sarah Nuth, Laura Blount – Wicked
A Lien
WINNER: I’m Not a Robot
Anuja
The Last Ranger
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
WINNER: I’m Still Here
The Girl with the Needle
Emilia Pérez
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Flow
WINNER: Anora
The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
Arianne Phillips – A Complete Unknown
Lisy Christy – Conclave
Janty Yates – Gladiator II
Linda Muir – Nosferatu
WINNER: Paul Tazewell – Wicked
WINNER: Sean Baker – Anora
Brady Corbet & Mona Fastvold – The Brutalist
Jesse Eisenberg – A Real Pain
Tim Fehlbaum & Moritz Binder – September 5
Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Jay Cocks & James Mangold – A Complete Unknown
WINNER: Peter Straughan – Conclave
Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain, Nicolas Livecchi – Emilia Pérez
Joslyn Barnes & RaMell Ross – Nickel Boys
Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar – Sing Sing
Alien: Romulus
Better Man
WINNER: Dune: Part Two
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Wicked
A Complete Unknown
WINNER: Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
The Wild Robot
Judy Becker – The Brutalist
Suzie Davies & Roberta Federico – Conclave
Zsuzsanna Sipos, Shane Vieau & Patrice Vermette – Dune: Part Two
Beatrice Brentnerova, Paul Ghirardani & Craig Lanthorp – Nosferatu
WINNER: Nathan Crawley – Wicked
Victory goes to the film “The Bad One,” penned by Clement Ducol, Camille & Jacques Audiard, starring Zoé Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascon, with Emilia Pérez in the role of a voiceover.
“The Journey” written by Diane Warren, performed by H.E.R. – The Six Triple Eight
“Like a Bird” written by Adrian Quesada and Abraham Alexander- Sing Sing
My Journey” – Emilia Pérez (cover of “Mi Camino” by Clement Ducol & Camille, performed by Selena Gomez & Edgar Ramirez)
In this heartfelt rendition of “Mi Camino,” Emilia Pérez invites listeners to embark on a personal journey. With the soothing melodies and soulful lyrics, she shares her experiences as she navigates through life’s ups and downs, ultimately finding strength and healing along the way. This empowering song serves as an inspiring reminder that we all have our unique paths in life and can overcome obstacles if we stay resilient.
The song ‘Never Too Late’ was penned by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Bernie Taupin, and Andrew Watt, and it is sung by none other than Elton John himself.
WINNER: The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
The Wild Robot
WINNER: Lol Crawley – The Brutalist
Greig Fraser – Dune: Part Two
Paul Guilhaume – Emilia Pérez
Edward Lachman – Maria
Jarin Blaschke – Nosferatu
WINNER: Flow
Inside Out 2
Memoir of a Snail
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
The Wild Robot
Beautiful Men
WINNER: In the Shadow of the Cypress
Magic Candies
Wander to Wonder
Yuck!
Black Box Diaries
WINNER: No Other Land
Porcelain War
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
Sugarcane
I Am Ready, Warden
Death By Numbers
Incident
Instruments of a Beating Heart
WINNER: The Only Girl in the Orchestra
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