It 2025 Oscars He took Glitz, Glamour and many gasps before the awards season reached an unofficial end.
On Sunday, March 2, host Conan O’Brien He helped lead a live teleworking that honored last year’s cinema.
“For almost a century, we stopped every spring to raise and celebrate a form of art that has the power at its best to unite us,” O’Brien shared During his Opening monologue Within the dolby Hollywood. “The work continues next year and over the coming years. Through the trauma and joy, this seemingly absurd ritual will be here. … The magic, the madness, the greatness and joy of cinema around the world will be with us forever. “”
With The red carpet officially closed And all the Prizes were presented, Use weekly He is looking back the best and worst moments of the Academy Awards of 2025. Follow reading to see all the surprises in the largest awards program of the year.
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Better performance: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
WickedThe main ladies kicked off the 2025 Oscars with a punch when they do performed a medley of songs since The Wizard of Oz and adaptations related over the years. Grande began the performance of singing “Somewhere over the Rainbow” with a Ruby red dress before Ibo went on stage to pay tribute to The wiz Musical singing the song of Dorothy’s signature “Home”.
They finally joined to sing Wicked“S” defying gravity. Members of the public were crying, Ethan Slater I was cheering And the viewers immediately learned that this would be a show!
Best Announcer Oscars: Nick Ophferman
Strength Parks and recreation Fans may have recognized the unmistakable voice behind the Oscars of 2025. Offerman, who played Ron Swanson in the NBC comedy, took over last year’s advertiser, David Alan GrierIn a paper originated by the former president Ronald Reaganwho worked as an actor before delving into politics.
A highlight came when Offerman had a little fun to cost Amy poehlerThe expense of erroneously pronounced His name before submitting a prize.
Better milestone: Zoe Saldaña and other winners in history
Saldaña tried to retain tears when she accepted the prize For best actress in a support role thanks to her performance from Rita to Emilia Pérez. “I am the first North -American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award,” he said. “And I hope it’s not the last.”
He was not the only one who made history at the Oscars of 2025. WickedCostume designer Paul Tazewell He became the first black man to win the Oscar for the best costume design. In addition, the best animated feature film Victor Flow He got the title of the first letter Letona to win an Oscar in any category.
Best Acceptance APPLICATION FOR SPEAH
As a culkin accepted the prize For the best actor in a support role thanks to his role of Benji Kaplan a A true paincould not help ask his wife, Jazz Chartona personal request.
“I want to tell a very quick story about jazz. About a year ago, I was in a stage like this, and I said very stupidly that I want a third child of her, because he said,” If I won the prize, I would give me the child, “he said, referring to his Emmy 2023 awards. Acceptance speech. “It turns out that he said that because he did not believe he won.”
After Culkin won a prize for his performance at SuccessfulCharton made an innocent suggestion. “She said,” I will give you four when you win an Oscar, “Culkin recalled.” I kept his hand. She took her and I did not raise it once, so far. … Let’s crack with these children. What do you say? “Alert of spoiler: she laughed at her request before making it,” No! “
Better surprise: Academy spreads love
Anything can happen to the Oscars of 2025. Just as the cinema fans thought Demi moore I was going to win the best actress in a leading role thanks to The substancevoters had another idea when they chose Mikey Madison since Aor To receive the trophy and unofficial title of the best discomfort of the night.
While the past years have seen that the same film dominates almost every category, Wicked, Dune: the second part, The brutalist, Aor and Emilia Pérez They all won several awards, showing that there is room for everyone.
The worst luck in the Oscars: Dianne Warren
Upon arriving at the Dolby Theater, Warren was waiting “the trip” The six triples eight Would win the best original song. Because “the evil” of Emilia Pérez Ultimately, the trophy was taken, Warren still has to win an Academy Award despite 16 nominations during his career.
If it is a consolation, at least Warren received his honorary Oscar in 2022.
The worst memory of time restrictions: Conan O’Brien
During his inaugural monologue, O’Brien acknowledged the fact that the Academy Awards have struggled to end the prize program in time. Instead of keeping his initial and sweet initial segment, the afternoon host decided to burst into an original song about how he will not waste time.
“I will not waste time. Why would you waste time? “He sang before the backup dancers joined the performance. “It is such a crime so bold.”
For the record: The first prize was delivered with an amount of 29 minutes to the program.
The worst use of musical numbers: James Bond Tax
In a break from the tradition extending to the 1940’s, the Oscars of 2025 chose to give up the live performances of the best nominees of the original song. In contrast, the organizers chose to incorporate other unique musical numbers, such as a laborious tribute to James Bond.
While Margaret Qualley, Doja cat, LISA and Raye Having a lot of talent, recognizing movies of decades ago does not seem to be a adjustment when nominated songs of Emilia Pérez, the six triple eight, sings singing and Elton John: Never too late It deserves to have a night.
The worst omission: Hollywood stars
While the Academy deserves acknowledgment to find a good way to honor Gene hackman Days after his death he confirmed, the segment in Memoriam had a few talented actors that were missing.
Some spectators were asked where Beverly Hills, 90210 student Shannen Doherty and Gossip girl actress Michelle Trachtenberg (which also appeared in notable movies). While the two names appear in the Oscars’ Official websiteIt is clear that some expected a tribute first.
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The worst use of time: Excessive introductions
For select awards, presenters were commissioned to deliver a personalized (sometimes uncomfortable) message to each of the nominees. While the best supporting actor candidates probably appreciated the praise of the legendary actor Robert Downey Jr.Some spectators wish the producers only adhered to clips for the actions of the candidates.
“This conception of presenters who are addressed to nominees is bad,” a user wrote through X. “Just show the work, please. #Oscars. “”