There’s been Envelopegate, Slapgate, Jamesbloodyfrancogate, #MeToo Oscars, and #OscarSoWhite. Will the 2025 Academy Awards – the 97th – be entirely glitch-free and controversy-free? Doubtful – and how dull would that be?
What is guaranteed is that there’ll be surprises galore in the most open and unpredictable Oscars night in recent memory. Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Actor… all very much up for grabs. Will Conclave continue its late dash for glory? Will the controversy-stricken Emilia Pérez sink without trace, despite those record-breaking 13 nominations? Will Cynthia Erivo complete an EGOT triumph for the ages?
Stay tuned and we’ll report the wins as the envelopes are unsealed.
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The ceremony gets underway from Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre at 4pm Pacific Time, 7pm Eastern Time and midnight GMT. Stay tuned for updates.
