Sean Baker's 'Anora' Dominates 2025 Oscars with Five Wins, Including Best Picture and Best Director

Sean Baker's *Anora* was the big winner at the 2025 Oscars, taking home five awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress for Mikey Madison, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Editing. Baker's achievement matches Walt Disney's record for most wins by a single person in one night, but sets a new record for a single film. *Dune: Part Two* secured wins for Best Sound and Best Visual Effects, while *Wicked* took Best Production Design and made history with Paul Tazewell's win in Best Costume Design, the first Black man to win the category. *The Substance* won Best Makeup and Hairstyling. The 97th Academy Awards celebrated a diverse range of talent and technical achievements.