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PHOTOS: The 97th Oscars Best Moments And Red Carpet Fashions

See photos of the best moments and fashionable fashions at the 97th Academy Awards. "Anora" swept the Oscars and stars walked the red carpet

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Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande stunned on the red carpet, while "Anora" swept the Oscars with five academy awards.
Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande stunned on the red carpet, while "Anora" swept the Oscars with five academy awards. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP;Disney/Frank Micelotta)

ACROSS CALIFORNIA — Sunday's 97th Academy Awards closed out a competitive award season. Celebrities walked the red carpet outside the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, showcasing neutral tones and shades of red. Several stars, including Ariana Grande, Timothée Chalamet and Lupita Nyong'o, could be seen wearing the muted hues, while Coleman Domingo and Zoe Saldaña went for rich reds.

After strutting the carpet, the stars packed the theater, where Conan O'Brien hosted the Academy Awards and roasted the nominated films. He promised to keep the show running on time without wasting anytime, while proceeding to waste time in a long musical dance sequence.

Once the show got underway, "Anora" swept many of the film categories. The film took home five Oscars Sunday night including the best original screenplay, best film editing, the best director, the best actress and best picture.

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Best Actress winner Mikey Madison won her first Oscar for her betrayal as Anora, beating favored winner Demi Moore for her role in the "The Substance".

Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, and Zoe Saldaña won the best actor and supporting actor statuettes in their roles for "The Brutalist", "A Real Pain", and "Emilia Perez" respectively.

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The most memorable moment of the night came when "Wicked" costars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opened the Academy Awards by singing their smash hit "Defying Gravity". The crowd erupted in applause and awe over their incredible vocals.

The Oscars also paid several tributes to stars and movie characters throughout the night. The strangest being a musical medley for the James Bond franchise which included no former Bonds, Bond girls or singers related to the movies. However, the medley included musical performances from Doja Cat, Raye, Lisa and a dance performance from actress Margaret Qualley.

The Oscars also paid touching tributes to music producer Quincy Jones and actor Gene Hackman, with Queen Latifah singing "Ease on Down the Road" from "The Wiz" and former costar Morgan Freeman speaking fondly about working with Hackman.

See the best moments and fashions from the 97th Academy Awards. Make sure to also check out the complete list of winners.

Host Conan O'Brien speaks during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Adam Sandler in the audience after being called out for his Oscars attire. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Best Actress nominee Demi Moore wears Armani Privé on the red carpet. (Disney/Scott Kirkland)
Timothee Chalamet arrives at the Oscars wearing a custom butter yellow Givenchy suit. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande perform "Defying Gravity" for the opening to the Oscars. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Ariana Grande stunned in a pink Schiaparelli gown. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Kieran Culkin accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a supporting role for "A Real Pain" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Zoe Saldaña accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for "Emilia Perez". (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Zoe Saldaña poses on the red carpet in her Saint Laurent dress. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Doja Cat pays tribute to the James Bond franchise, singing "Diamonds are Forever". (Disney/Frank Micelotta)
Lisa, center, sings "Live and Let Die" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Actress Margaret Qualley performs for the James Bond tribute. (Disney/Frank Micelotta)
Coleman Domingo is all smiles walking the red carpet in a custom Valentino Suit. (Disney/Eric McCandless)
Ben Stiller announces the award for Production Design.(Disney/Frank Micelotta)
Los Angeles first responders tell jokes host Conan O'Brien feels he can't say. (Disney/Stewart Cook)
Mikey Madison, left, embraces Sean Baker after he wins the award for best original screenplay for "Anora" during the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Adrien Brody accepts the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role for "The Brutalist". (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Morgan Freeman pays homage to his fellow costar, Gene Hackman after his tragic passing last week. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Selena Gomez arrives at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Lupita Nyong'o wears a pearl encrusted Chanel gown on the Oscars red carpet. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Elle Fanning poses on the red carpet wearing Givenchy by Sarah Burton. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Whoopi Goldberg, left, and Oprah pay tribute to Quincy Jones. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Queen Latifah performs "Ease on Down the Road" for a tribute to the late Quincy Jones. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Mikey Madison, winner of the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for "Anora," poses in the press room. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Adrien Brody, from left, winner of the award for best performance by an actor in a leading role for "The Brutalist," Mikey Madison, winner of the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for "Anora," Zoe Saldana, winner of the award for best performance by an actress in a supporting role for "Emilia Perez," and Kieran Culkin, winner of the award for best performance by an actor in a supporting role for "A Real Pain," pose in the press room at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Sean Baker, winner of the awards for best original screenplay, best film editing, the best director, and best picture for "Anora, holds all his statuettes in the pressroom. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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