The 2025 Oscars delivered unforgettable moments, not just with dazzling performances and witty hosting by Conan O’Brien but also with groundbreaking achievements. This year’s Academy Awards saw multiple first-time wins, rewriting history in several categories.
Sean Baker Makes History with Four Oscar Wins
Sean Baker, the visionary director behind Anora, achieved a historic milestone by winning four Oscars in a single night. He took home Best Director, Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing, becoming the first filmmaker since Walt Disney in 1954 to accomplish this feat.
During his acceptance speech for Film Editing, Baker humorously remarked, “God if you saw that footage — I saved this film in the edit. Trust me! That director should never work again.”
Notably, Baker is also the first director to win the Film Editing Oscar as a solo editor, solidifying his place in cinematic history.
Paul Tazewell Becomes First Black Man to Win Best Costume Design
Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked. Overcome with emotion, he called the honor “astounding” in his acceptance speech.
“I’ve been designing costumes for over 35 years, mainly on Broadway and now in film,” Tazewell said backstage. “I never saw another Black male designer to look up to. And now, realizing that’s me—it feels like a Wizard of Oz moment. No place like home.”
I’m Still Here Wins Brazil’s First International Film Oscar
Walter Salles’ I’m Still Here became the first Brazilian film to win the Best International Film Oscar. Starring Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres, the movie tells the true story of Eunice Paiva, a woman who takes charge of her family during Brazil’s military dictatorship in the 1970s.
In his speech, Salles dedicated the award to Paiva’s resilience and honored both Torres and her mother, legendary actress Fernanda Montenegro.
Zoe Saldaña Becomes First American of Dominican Origin to Win an Oscar
Zoe Saldaña made history by winning Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez, marking the first time an American of Dominican heritage has won an Academy Award.
“I am a proud child of immigrant parents with dreams and dignity and hard-working hands,” she said, acknowledging her roots and the path ahead for future generations.
Speaking backstage, she reflected on overcoming self-doubt and emphasized the importance of trusting one’s voice in the industry.
Flow Brings Latvia Its First Oscar Win
Latvia secured its first-ever Oscar with Flow, which won Best Animated Feature. The dialogue-free film, made using Blender, an open-source animation tool, triumphed over major studio contenders like Disney’s Inside Out 2 and DreamWorks’ The Wild Robot.
Director Gints Zilbalodis explained his storytelling approach: “Some emotions and ideas are hard to articulate with words, but through music, sound, movement, and editing, I can say a lot more.”
Adrien Brody Achieves Rare Back-to-Back Best Actor Wins
Adrien Brody won his second Oscar for Best Actor for his role as László Tóth in The Brutalist, making him the first actor to win twice from only two nominations. Brody’s first win came in 2003 for The Pianist, where he played a Holocaust survivor.
Backstage, Brody reflected on his Hungarian immigrant grandparents, stating, “Their loss and resilience paved the way for my own good fortune. This role allowed me to honor them.”
A Night of Groundbreaking Achievements
The 2025 Oscars not only celebrated cinematic excellence but also highlighted diversity and history-making wins. From Sean Baker’s unprecedented success to Zoe Saldaña and Paul Tazewell’s cultural milestones, this year’s ceremony proved to be a defining moment in Academy Awards history.
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