Anora star Mikey Madison took home the best actress award at the 2025 Oscars, beating out Demi Moore who many presumed would win for her role in The Substance.

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.

If you followed our Oscars 2025 live blog, you know one of the most talked-about events was Mikey Madison's win for Best Actress for her role in Best Picture recipient Anora. Among the stars Madison beat out was veteran actress Demi Moore,

Mikey Madison won Best Actress for 'The Substance' at the Oscars 2025, beating Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres.

The 'Anora' star won over Moore for Best Actress in the biggest Oscars upset of the night Mikey Madison and Demi Moore have all the Oscars love for each other. Madison, 25, shared in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published Wednesday,

Anora” and Madison deserved all their awards, but what is it about the Academy’s love affair with women who sell their bodies?

Mikey Madison, the star of "Anora," became a first-time Oscar winner. Demi Moore had been favored for her work in "The Substance" in a crowded Best Actress field.

For her first Academy Awards, Mikey Madison channeled old Hollywood glamour, wearing a Dior gown on Sunday in Los Angeles on the red carpet. Her Oscars dress featured a structured strapless black velvet bodice and a flowing, voluminous pastel pink satin skirt. A decorative pink bow and a dramatic train completed the look.

Demi Moore took to Instagram to wrap up the closing of awards season — and wish a note of congratulations to Best Actress Oscar winner Mikey Madison.

Mikey Madison starred in a number of notable TV shows and movies before winning Best Actress for her role in 'Anora' at the 2025 Oscars

The Anora star and her siblings were raised by their parents, both psychologists, in Santa Clarita, Calif. The couple welcomed Mikey on March 25, 1999, alongside her twin brother, Miles — who was sitting next to her as she won Best Actress at the 2025 Academy Awards on March 2 and received a special shout-out during her acceptance speech.