The 2025 Oscars are in full swing now, and here is the place to be for any major updates regarding the awards ceremony.
Things kicked off on Sunday, March 2 at 4pm PT/7pm ET at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, but fans can also tune in to the ABC network to get the full scope of all that’s happening.
To start things off, Conan O’Brien, the Emmy-winning comedian and TV host known from Late Night With Conan O’Brien and Conan O’Brien Must Go will be hosting the star-studded event, according to Billboard.
And the rumors are true: Wicked co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who have both been nominated for Oscars, will be performing a medley to open up the ceremony.
As Billboard reports, this year’s award show will not include live performances of the best original song nominees — instead, focusing on “songwriters through personal reflections.”
"We will celebrate their artistry through personal reflections from the teams who bring these songs to life. All of this, and more, will uncover the stories and inspiration behind this year's nominees," said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang.
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The Academy has additionally announced those who are set to present. A few of these names include Selena Gomez, Oprah Winfrey, Scarlett Johansson, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Zoe Saldaña, Rachel Zegler, along with last year’s winners Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, and Emma Stone, to name a few.
But arguably the most exciting aspect are the nominees. And this year, films such as Emilia Pérez and Wicked dominated multiple categories. The full list of all the actors and cast members involved in these magnificent projects can be found here.
#1 Mikey Madison Wins The Best Actress Award For Anora
Mikey Madison has won her very first Academy Award for playing the leading lady in Anora.
The 25-year-old actress, who made her breakthrough in Quentin Tarantino's two-time Oscar winner Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, plays the character of a lapdancer who falls for one of her clients in Anora.
Director Sean Baker took home the Best Director award for the movie as well.
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#2 Sean Baker Won The Best Director Award For Anora
Sean Baker won the Best Director award for Anora, a romance-thriller written by himself about a lapdancer who falls for one of her clients.
Baker’s first Oscar-nominated movie starred Mikey Madison and Mark Eydelshteyn in the lead roles.
The director won a series of awards for Anora, including the Palme d’Or after its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes film festival, best director at the Independent Spirit awards, and the Directors Guild of America prize for feature film among others.
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#3 Adrien Brody Wins The Best Actor Award For The Brutalist
Adrien Brody won the Best Actor award for The Brutalist.
The former youngest-ever winner in the Best Actor category won the Oscar award again for his portrayal of fictional architect László Tóth in Brady Corbet’s epic drama.
The 51-year-old actor took home several key awards this season, including the Golden Globe for best actor in a drama, the Critics Choice award and the BAFTA
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#4 Fans Slam The Academy For Not Including Michelle Trachtenberg In The Memoriam Section
Michelle Trachtenberg was left out of the “In Memoriam” segment at the 2025 Oscars, sparking outrage among fans.
Social media users called it “disrespectful” and “shameful” that the Gossip Girl star was not mentioned about a week after her mother discovered her unresponsive in her Manhattan apartment.
“Oh f*** yall for not including michelle trachtenberg. so disrespectful,” one wrote on social media, while another said, “Michelle Trachtenberg deserved her flowers!!! #Oscars that’s so sad.”
Morgan Freeman, who was the presenter for the segment, gave a special shout-out to Gene Hackman.
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#5 Morgan Freeman Gives A Touching Tribute To Gene Hackman
Morgan Freeman gave a touching tribute to Gene Hackman before the Oscars’ memoriam section kicked off during the ceremony.
The veteran actor touched the hearts of many as he regarded his “dear friend,” who passed away in February.
“Like everyone who ever shared a scene with him, I learned he was a generous performer and a man whose gifts elevated everyone’s work,” Freeman shared, concluding it with, “So I think I speak for us all when I say, Gene, you’ll be remembered for that and for so much more.”
Last week, Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found deceased in their home in Santa Fe, Mexico. Investigations are still ongoing regarding their cause of death
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#6 "Mommy!": Zoe Saldana Tears Up And Screams During Emotional Winning Speech At Oscars 2025
Zoe Saldaña was in tears while accepting her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in Emilia Pérez.
In conclusion to an already successful awards season, the actress accepted the Oscar from the category’s reigning winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
Saldaña spotted her mom in the crowd during her acceptance speech and said she was “floored” by the honor.
“Mommy! Mommy” the emotional star said. “My mom is here. My whole family is here.”
In conclusion to an already successful awards season, the actress accepted the Oscar from the category’s reigning winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
Saldaña spotted her mom in the crowd during her acceptance speech and said she was “floored” by the honor.
“Mommy! Mommy” the emotional star said. “My mom is here. My whole family is here.”
#7 Kylie Jenner Makes Out With Timothée Chalamet At Oscars 2025
Kylie Jenner appeared at the 2025 Oscars to support her leading man Timothée Chalamet.
The beauty mogul, who has been by her boyfriend’s side for much of this awards season, skipped the red carpet but was seen by Chalamet’s side inside the Dolby Theatre.
The couple turned up the heat with some affectionate kissing.
Fans had mixed opinions about the couple’s appearance together, with many echoing previous claims about her looking like “his mom.”
“Mother and son together again,” a critic said about Jenner and Chalamet’s Oscar appearance.
Others thought they looked “cute” together. “Controversial opinion maybe but I think they’re cute together,” one said.
The beauty mogul, who has been by her boyfriend’s side for much of this awards season, skipped the red carpet but was seen by Chalamet’s side inside the Dolby Theatre.
The couple turned up the heat with some affectionate kissing.
Fans had mixed opinions about the couple’s appearance together, with many echoing previous claims about her looking like “his mom.”
“Mother and son together again,” a critic said about Jenner and Chalamet’s Oscar appearance.
Others thought they looked “cute” together. “Controversial opinion maybe but I think they’re cute together,” one said.
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#8 Conan O’brien Leaves People Disgusted By 'Actually Offensive' Opening Skit
The ceremony for the 97th Academy Awards show has officially begun, and a five-second clip — courtesy of host Conan O’Brien’s opening skit — already has people blinking in shock.
After all, the TV host crawling out of Demi Moore’s body from The Substance is certainly a bold way to start things off.
While one person on X labeled it as something “brilliant,” others weren’t quite sure they’d use the same word.
“I don’t know how I feel about Conan’s opening for the #Oscars2025,” wrote another.
“Oscar’s Conan opening [sic] was awful,” a third chimed in.
After all, the TV host crawling out of Demi Moore’s body from The Substance is certainly a bold way to start things off.
While one person on X labeled it as something “brilliant,” others weren’t quite sure they’d use the same word.
“I don’t know how I feel about Conan’s opening for the #Oscars2025,” wrote another.
“Oscar’s Conan opening [sic] was awful,” a third chimed in.
#9 Adam Sandler 'Walks Out' Of Oscars After Joke About His Casual Outfit
There’s drama in the Dolby Theatre! Not as groundbreaking as ‘The slap heard around the world’ in 2022, but Adam Sandler walking out of the Oscars is certainly something to talk about.
The beloved actor showed up to the awards show in his signature style of giant clothes that practically engulf him as a person, walking the red carpet in a bright blue hooded jacket and a different shade of blue basketball shorts, topping it all off with sneakers.
Host Conan O’Brien mentioned in his opening monologue that he wanted to make sure attendees were dressed properly due to the “prestigious” nature of the night. And of course, his eyes strayed right towards Sandler.
“What’s up, my brother? What’s going on? What are you wearing?” he asked, comparing Sandler to “a man wearing video poker at 2 a.m.,” as the audience laughed in the background.
Clearly upset, the 58-year-old replied, “Nobody even thought about what I was wearing until you brought it up!”
Moments later, he got up and announced that he was leaving.
O’Brien tried to apologize on stage, but it was no use. Sandler additionally invited anyone who wanted to join him to a game of basketball at Veteran Park.
The beloved actor showed up to the awards show in his signature style of giant clothes that practically engulf him as a person, walking the red carpet in a bright blue hooded jacket and a different shade of blue basketball shorts, topping it all off with sneakers.
Host Conan O’Brien mentioned in his opening monologue that he wanted to make sure attendees were dressed properly due to the “prestigious” nature of the night. And of course, his eyes strayed right towards Sandler.
“What’s up, my brother? What’s going on? What are you wearing?” he asked, comparing Sandler to “a man wearing video poker at 2 a.m.,” as the audience laughed in the background.
Clearly upset, the 58-year-old replied, “Nobody even thought about what I was wearing until you brought it up!”
Moments later, he got up and announced that he was leaving.
O’Brien tried to apologize on stage, but it was no use. Sandler additionally invited anyone who wanted to join him to a game of basketball at Veteran Park.
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#10 Timothée Chalamet’s “Melted Butter” Suit Steals The Show At The Oscars
Timothée Chalamet has brought in the bright color!
Wearing a look that can best be described as melted butter, the Dune star wore an attention-grabbing yellow suit, along with a matching shirt and pants. Even the little accessory tied around his collar blended in perfectly.
The star is nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his part in A Complete Unknown, and as far as competition goes, it’s truly anyone’s game.
“He looks like that guy from Curious George,” joked one of the comments on social media.
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#11 Miley Cyrus Unrecognizable With Bleached Eyebrows At Oscars 2025
Miley Cyrus left her eyebrows behind as she brought some goth-glam to the 2025 Oscars red carpet.
Joined by her boyfriend Maxx Morando, the singer appeared at the Dolby Theater ceremony in a custom glittering black Alexander McQueen halter gown and lace gloves.
But it was her bleached eyebrows that truly had people talking.
“I miss her eyebrows already,” one said. “She looks like a skeleton with fake skin and no eyebrows,” read another comment, while a third said, “The eyebrows are… a choice.”
Joined by her boyfriend Maxx Morando, the singer appeared at the Dolby Theater ceremony in a custom glittering black Alexander McQueen halter gown and lace gloves.
But it was her bleached eyebrows that truly had people talking.
“I miss her eyebrows already,” one said. “She looks like a skeleton with fake skin and no eyebrows,” read another comment, while a third said, “The eyebrows are… a choice.”
#12 Cynthia Erivo Debuts Her Most Wicked Gown Of All
It seems the Wicked cast is already making jaws drop.
As Cynthia Erivo showed up to the star-studded event, she was instantly labeled as that girl, even though she sang a song thinking otherwise.
But as she walked the red carpet in a dark green Louis Vuitton dress, her upper half a literal bow, there was no doubt that the actress was there to win.
“We wanted to have a nod to Oz and nod to the green and nod to old Hollywood,” Erivo revealed to Zuri Hall during Live from E!: The Oscars. “It was something I always wanted. I wanted a big dress for the Oscars, if I made it here. And here we are in this wonderful big giant dress and I feel amazing in it.”
The 38-year-old has been nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for playing Elphaba Thropp in Wicked. But even if she doesn’t take home that Oscar, she feels as if she’s already defied gravity by being here at all.
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#13 Ariana Grande's Arrival
Our Glinda has arrived in her perfect, pink bubble!
The pop star’s dress as she graces the red carpet has everyone talking already. Countless people on X have deemed her as “best dressed” — not just at the Oscars, but regarding all her fits she’s ever worn.
And it certainly isn’t hard to see why. After all, the 31-year-old quite literally looks as if she’s floating off the ground.
“i literally don’t think i’ve ever seen a dress like this oh shes taking it,” said one person, referring to her nomination of Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
The pop star’s dress as she graces the red carpet has everyone talking already. Countless people on X have deemed her as “best dressed” — not just at the Oscars, but regarding all her fits she’s ever worn.
And it certainly isn’t hard to see why. After all, the 31-year-old quite literally looks as if she’s floating off the ground.
“i literally don’t think i’ve ever seen a dress like this oh shes taking it,” said one person, referring to her nomination of Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
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