Anora launched its campaign out of Cannes, where it triumphed with the Palme D’or, and on Oscars night, Mikey Madison won best actress for her portrayal of a sex worker who becomes entangled with the son of a Russian oligarch.

Sean Baker has won Best Original Screenplay at the 2025 Oscars for 'Anora.' The win is his first after a total of four nominations.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Anora” creator Sean Baker won best director, best picture and two other Academy Awards at the Oscars on Sunday, bookending a dominant awards season for the American filmmaker whose stories seek to humanize sex workers and immigrants.