Mikey Madison won Best Actress at the Oscars, and ’Anora’ hit the Vegas jackpot, so what’s next on their plates?

"To get into the same room as a movie such as ‘Wicked,' a wonderful movie, but a totally different film from ours, it means we're doing something right," Baker said backstage to

Madison, who is also known for her work in the FX series “ Better Things ,” wins the best actress Oscar over Demi Moore in “The Substance,” Fernanda Torres in “I’m Still Here,” Cynthia Erivo in “Wicked” and “Karla Sofía Gascón in “Emilia Pérez.”

"Anora," the story of a New York sex worker who gets a chance at a new life when she marries a wealthy Russian client on a whim, won five Academy Awards on Sunday (March 2), including the coveted best picture Oscar. Trump says difficult dealing with Ukraine, may be easier with Russia

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Madison also tearfully thanked the cast, crew, the community of Brighton Beach, her fellow nominees, and shouted out director Sean Baker, saying, "This is all because of you." Mad

Sean Baker's Anora swept the 2025 Oscars, taking home five awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. Adrien Brody won Best Actor for The Brutalist. Baker became the first person to win four individual Oscars for the same film,

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