Oscars 2025: Celebrations, Tributes, and Historic Firsts

The 97th Academy Awards featured Afro-Latina star Zoe Saldaña winning Best Supporting Actress and Paul Tazewell’s groundbreaking Best Costume Design win. At Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, the ceremony included a touching Quincy Jones tribute by Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey and a moving farewell to Gene Hackman from Morgan Freeman. The Oscars celebrated artistic brilliance and cultural icons, blending historic wins with emotional moments, as Hollywood honored both new milestones and lasting legacies.