The grandest night in showbiz is finally here! All the stars are rolling out in style at the 97th Oscars, but a few actors have just won the ultimate accessory: a big, blingy trophy!
Upon the back of much anticipation (and controversy), the big day is finally here—but what exactly *is* the Best Picture award? And who won it, you might ask? We’re breaking it down below.
What Is The Best Picture Award?
Ahh yes, the pièce de résistance: The Best Picture Award. Regarded by many as one of the highest accolades an actor or actress can receive in their career—this award is presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, located in Beverly Hills, California. As the most prestigious awards of the entire Academy Awards ceremony, Best Picture honours the film classed as the best of a celebrated year—as decided by the academy’s voting members.
Best Picture Nominees:
This year’s Best Picture nominees are as follows:
- Emilia Pérez
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Nickel Boys
- I’m Still Here
- The Substance
- Dune: Part 2
- Wicked
- Anora
- The Brutalist
Who Won Best Picture?
FINALLY!!! After weeks of agonising anticipation, the moment we’ve all been waiting for is here! Are you ready for this one? The winner of the 2025 Oscars Award for Best Picture has gone to… Anora!
The independent film took home five Oscars out of six nominations it received this year. Director, Sean Baker, was elated in his winning speech exclaiming: “I want to thank the Academy for recognizing a truly independent film,… This film was made on the blood, sweat, and tears of incredible indie artists. Long live independent film.”
