Oscar night: surprises, tears and L.A. tribute!

Oscar night: surprises, tears and L.A. tribute!

The Oscar Gala 2025 provided numerous exciting moments and important honors. The eagerly awaited evening started with an impressive medley from the musical "Wicked", in which Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo show their talents. Despite the fact that the academy did not allow the songs for the Oscar for the best original song, this highlight introduces the show to captivate the viewers from the start, such as Consquence reported.

in the category of the best supporting actors, Zoe Saldaña prevailed and was awarded for her role in the "Narcotransmusical", where she emotionally thanked her husband. Kieran Culkin was able to accept the Oscar as the best supporting actor for "A Real Pain", whereby he humorously alluded to his wife's promise to get another child should he win an Oscar. Edward Berger's film "Conclave" also received his first Oscar award, while the Latvian animation work "Flow" was recognized as the best animated film after it had to be beaten by the Brazilian drama "I'm Still".

political statements and emotional speeches

The gala was characterized by an unusually political note. The director Yuval Abraham, carrier of the Oscar for the documentary "No Other Land", spoke urgently about the need for a political solution in West Bank and emphasized the challenges for Palestinians and Israelis. The evening was also characterized by a tribute to the devastating big fire in Los Angeles, which tragically demanded 29 lives. The fire brigade heroes were honored with applause during the event, which clarified the connection between film and realities in life. The occasion was moderated by Comedian Conan O’Brien, according to a rather apolitical approach this year.