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.

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,

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

Ever the graceful leading lady, Demi Moore took to social media today to wrap up the closing of awards season — and wish a sweet note of congratulations to Best Actress Oscar winner Mikey Madison, whose turn in Sean Baker’s Anora led to an unexpected win last night.

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.

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.

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

In the end, this year’s Oscars ceremony was (almost) all about Anora.

Mikey Madison was the surprise winner of the Best Actress Oscar, beating Demi Moore to the gong - and both she and her family were left stunned by the win

Mikey Madison, the unexpected winner of the Best Actress Oscar, was as surprised as anyone to hear her own name called. The 25-year-old actress outshone more seasoned competitors, including Demi Moore,