Mikey Madison won Best Actress for 'Anora' at the 2025 Oscars, beating Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres. Madison shared how "cleaning up after her dogs" will help her process the surprising victory.

Director Sean Baker’s Anora — which won five Oscars, including best picture — centers on Ani (Madison), a young sex worker who impulsively marries the son of a powerful Russian businessman. During her acceptance speech, Madison said she appreciated the chance to honor the sex worker community.

Hollywood veteran Demi Moore of “The Substance” had been the Oscar front-runner, having won over Madison at the Golden Globes and SAG Awards. However, Madison beat out Moore for the BAFTA two days before Oscar voting ended, as well as at last weekend’s Independent Spirit Awards.