Anora has emerged as the big winner at Oscars 2025, taking home five Academy Awards, including the coveted Best Picture award. The film, directed by Sean Baker, also won awards for Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Actress for Mikey Madison. Madison's win was a surprise, beating out Demi Moore, who had been the frontrunner in the category for much of awards season.

Milkey Madison honors sex worker community

In her acceptance speech, Madison thanked the Academy and honored the sex worker community, saying, "I just want to recognize and honor the sex worker community. Yes. I will continue to support and be an ally. All of the incredible people, the women that I've had the privilege of meeting from that community has been one of the highlights of this incredible experience."