Star Power and Tributes Define 97th Academy Awards Ceremony

Zoe Saldaña’s Oscar win for Best Supporting Actress and Paul Tazewell’s historic Best Costume Design award stole the show at the 97th Academy Awards. The Dolby Theatre lit up with celebration, yet solemnity was present too, with tributes to Quincy Jones by Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, and Gene Hackman by Morgan Freeman. The broadcast from Los Angeles honored creativity, resilience, and legendary contributions, making it one of the most emotional and historic Oscars yet.