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In pictures: moments that made the Oscars

17:39 pm on 3 March 2025
Serena Solomon
US actress Zoe Saldana accepts the award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for "Emilia Perez" onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP

Zoe Saldana accepts the award for best supporting actress. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

The Brutalist, Wicked and low-budget indie Anora won big at the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Awards were given out in 24 categories. The best picture went to Anora, which was made with a $10 million budget, a sliver of the money used to create the other nominees. Adrian Brody won for Best Actor for his work in the Brutalist and Mikey Madison won Best Actress for Anora, denying Demi Moore who was expected to win for the Substance.

Here are some of the blink-and-you-will-missed-it moments that made the Oscars:

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: In this handout photo provided by The Academy, Queen Latifah is seen backstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Al Seib/The Academy via Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Handout / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Queen Latifah backstage before performing at the Oscars. Photo: HANDOUT

US actor Ben Stiller presents the award for Best Production Design onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Ben Stiller presents the award for Best Production Design. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

Samuel L. Jackson and Selena Gomez pose backstage during the Oscars. Photo: HANDOUT

Actor Kieran Culkin (R) with the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for "A Real Pain" with presenter US actor Robert Downey Jr (L). Photo: RICHARD HARBAUGH

British singer-songwriter Raye performs onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

Costume designer Paul Tazewell accepts the award for Best Costume Design for "Wicked. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Erik Scott, LAFD helicopter pilot Jonith Johnson Jr. and Pasadena Fire Captain Jodi Slicker speak onstage next to US comedian and host Conan O'Brien. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

Thai singer and actress Lalisa Manobal performs. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

Comedian and host Conan O'Brien performs onstage Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

Comedian, actor Adam Sandler performs. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

Filmmaker Dave McCary, actresses Emma Stone and Elle Fanning. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

Singer and actress Ariana Grande performs Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

Best actor winner Adrian Brody. Photo: KEVIN WINTER

Comedian Bowen Yang presents best costume designer award. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

Actor Mark Hamill presents the award for Best Original Score Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

An image of late actor Gene Hackman is seen on a screen as actor Morgan Freeman stands onstage. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

Singer Miley Cyrus waves as she leaves the press room. Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN

People in Sao Paulo, Brazil celebrate the victory of the Brazilian film Ainda Estou Aqui 'I'm Still Here' in the best international film category Photo: NELSON ALMEIDA