In pictures: moments that made the Oscars

5:39 pm on 3 March 2025

US actress Zoe Saldana accepts the award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for "Emilia Perez" onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP

Zoe Saldana accepts the award for best supporting actress. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

The Brutalist, Wicked and low-budget indie Anora won big at the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Awards were given out in 24 categories. The best picture went to Anora, which was made with a $10 million budget, a sliver of the money used to create the other nominees. Adrian Brody won for Best Actor for his work in the Brutalist and Mikey Madison won Best Actress for Anora, denying Demi Moore who was expected to win for the Substance.

Here are some of the blink-and-you-will-missed-it moments that made the Oscars:

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: In this handout photo provided by The Academy, Queen Latifah is seen backstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Al Seib/The Academy via Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Handout / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Queen Latifah backstage before performing at the Oscars. Photo: HANDOUT

US actor Ben Stiller presents the award for Best Production Design onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Ben Stiller presents the award for Best Production Design. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: In this handout photo provided by The Academy, (L-R) Samuel L. Jackson and Selena Gomez pose backstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Al Seib/The Academy via Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Handout / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Samuel L. Jackson and Selena Gomez pose backstage during the Oscars. Photo: HANDOUT

This handout picture courtesy of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciencies (AMPAS) shows US actor Kieran Culkin (R) with the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for "A Real Pain" with presenter US actor Robert Downey Jr (L) during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Richard Harbaugh / AMPAS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / RICHARD HARBAUGH / ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCIES (AMPAS) " - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Actor Kieran Culkin (R) with the Oscar for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for "A Real Pain" with presenter US actor Robert Downey Jr (L). Photo: RICHARD HARBAUGH

British singer-songweriter Raye performs onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

British singer-songwriter Raye performs onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

US costume designer Paul Tazewell accepts the award for Best Costume Design for "Wicked" onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Costume designer Paul Tazewell accepts the award for Best Costume Design for "Wicked. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

(From L) Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Captain Erik Scott, LAFD helicopter pilot Jonith Johnson Jr. and Pasadena Fire Captain Jodi Slicker speak onstage next to US comedian and host Conan O'Brien during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Erik Scott, LAFD helicopter pilot Jonith Johnson Jr. and Pasadena Fire Captain Jodi Slicker speak onstage next to US comedian and host Conan O'Brien. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

Thai singer and actress Lalisa Manobal performs onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Thai singer and actress Lalisa Manobal performs. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

US comedian and host Conan O'Brien performs onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Comedian and host Conan O'Brien performs onstage Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

US comedian, actor Adam Sandler speaks during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Comedian, actor Adam Sandler performs. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

(From L) US filmmaker Dave McCary, US actress Emma Stone and US actress Elle Fanning attend the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Filmmaker Dave McCary, actresses Emma Stone and Elle Fanning. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

US singer and actress Ariana Grande performs onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Singer and actress Ariana Grande performs Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 02: Adrien Brody accepts the Best Actor In A Leading Role award for "The Brutalist" onstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Kevin Winter/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by KEVIN WINTER / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Best actor winner Adrian Brody. Photo: KEVIN WINTER

US comedian Bowen Yang presents the award for Best Costume Design onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Comedian Bowen Yang presents best costume designer award. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

US actor Mark Hamill presents the award for Best Original Score onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

Actor Mark Hamill presents the award for Best Original Score Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

An image of late US actor Gene Hackman is seen on a screen as US actor Morgan Freeman stands onstage during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)

An image of late actor Gene Hackman is seen on a screen as actor Morgan Freeman stands onstage. Photo: PATRICK T. FALLON

US singer Miley Cyrus waves as she leaves the press room during the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 2, 2025. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)

Singer Miley Cyrus waves as she leaves the press room. Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN

People in Sao Paulo, Brazil celebrate the victory of the Brazilian film Ainda Estou Aqui 'I'm Still Here' in the best international film category during the transmission of the 97st Academy Awards at a movie theater in Sao Paulo, Brazil on March 2, 2025. Brazil won its first-ever Oscar on Sunday in Hollywood with “I'm Still Here,” a drama about the disappearance of former congressman Rubens Paiva during the military dictatorship, which triumphed as best international film. (Photo by NELSON ALMEIDA / AFP)

People in Sao Paulo, Brazil celebrate the victory of the Brazilian film Ainda Estou Aqui 'I'm Still Here' in the best international film category Photo: NELSON ALMEIDA