Kieran Culkin Wins First Oscar: Academy Awards Live Updates

07:43 PM EST

Winner: In the Shadow of the Cypress

Garfield and Hawn also present the award for Best Animated Short Film to In the Shadow of the Cypress.

Nominees:

• Beautiful Men – Nicolas Keppens and Brecht Van Elslande
• In the Shadow of the Cypress – Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi
• Magic Candies – Daisuke Nishio and Takashi Washio
• Wander to Wonder – Nina Gantz and Stienette Bosklopper
• Yuck! – Loïc Espuche and Juliette Marquet

07:41 PM EST

Winner: Flow

Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn are presenting the award for Best Animated Feature Film to Flow.

Nominees:

• Flow – Gints Zilbalodis, Matīss Kaža, Ron Dyens and Gregory Zalcman
• Inside Out 2 – Kelsey Mann and Mark Nielsen
• Memoir of a Snail – Adam Elliot and Liz Kearney
• Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl – Nick Park, Merlin Crossingham and Richard Beek
• The Wild Robot – Chris Sanders and Jeff Hermann

07:39 PM EST

Andrew Garfield briefly honors Goldie Hawn

Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn are on stage to present the next award and he chose to honor Hawn by speaking to how much his late mother admired her.

They both appeared a bit emotional.

07:31 PM EST

Winner: Actor in a Supporting Role

Robert Downey Jr. is presenting the award for Actor in a Supporting Role to Kieran Culkin.

This is Culkin’s first nomination and first win.

Nominees:

• Yura Borisov – Anora
• Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
• Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
• Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
• Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice

07:29 PM EST

Conan O’Brien pokes fun at Adam Sandler’s casual Oscars attire

Host Conan O’Brien took a moment during the 2025 Oscars to acknowledge the sharp looks on the red carpet—except for one attendee. Adam Sandler, known for his laid-back style, attended the event in basketball shorts and a bright blue hoodie.

“Nobody even thought about what I was wearing until you brought it up,” Sandler joked in response to O’Brien’s remarks.

“You’re dressed like a guy playing video poker at 2 a.m,” the host replied.

Unfazed, Sandler responded, “I don’t care about what I wear and don’t wear.’ Then, he turned to Timothée Chalamet for a hug, playfully pronouncing the actor’s name in his signature style.

07:25 PM EST

Users report issues with Hulu during ceremony

Hulu seems to be experiencing issues despite having to stream the Oscars ceremony.

Downdetector shows that 53% of users are having problems logging onto the platform.

07:18 PM EST

O’Brien’s jokes about Karla Sofía Gascón spark audible reactions at Oscars

Host Conan O’Brien stunned the audience at the 2025 Oscars with remarks about Karla Sofía Gascón, drawing an audible reaction from the crowd.

The actress, nominated for her role in Emilia Pérez, has faced significant controversy following the resurfacing of past social media posts, which impacted the awards campaign for the film.

Despite the backlash, Gascón attended the ceremony, maintaining a presence at Hollywood’s biggest night.

“Karla Sofía Gascón is here tonight,” O’Brien added. “And Karla if you are going to tweet about the Oscars, remember my name is Jimmy Kimmel.”

07:16 PM EST

Conan O’Brien kicks off Oscars with playful ‘The Substance’ gag

Following performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the Oscars took a humorous turn with a parody of The Substance. As the show cut to a clip from the film starring Demi Moore, it was host Conan O’Brien who dramatically emerged instead.

“That was weird,” O’Brien quipped as he took the stage, directing his joke toward Moore, who was seated in the audience.

07:12 PM EST

‘Four-time Oscar viewer’ Conan O’Brien starts off monologue

Conan O’Brien, hosting the Academy Awards for the first time—and attending for the first time as well—was introduced with a fittingly self-deprecating joke as a “four-time Oscar viewer.”

The comedian, known for his sharp wit and late-night hosting experience, is bringing his signature humor to the 2025 ceremony.

07:06 PM EST

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo ‘Defy Gravity’ on stage

Cynthia Erivo has just sung “Home” from The Wiz and is now being joined by Ariana Grande to sing “Defying Gravity” from their film Wicked.

07:03 PM EST

Ariana Grande opens up the show

Ariana Grande is opening up the Oscars with a goosebumping edition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz.

07:01 PM EST

Nostalgic montage of Academy Award-winning movies opens ceremony

The Oscars are opening up with a short montage of some Academy Award-winning movies

It was a tribute to Los Angeles following the wildfires.

06:59 PM EST

The 97th Oscars ceremony kicks off now

The 97th Academy Awards are kicking off right now at the Dolby Theater in California.

Watch it now on ABC or on Hulu.

06:54 PM EST

Ana de Armas stuns on the 2025 Oscars red carpet

Ana de Armas made a striking entrance at the 2025 Oscars, turning heads in a black gown featuring a cascading train and an intricate lace halter neck.

She completed the elegant look with a simple diamond necklace and dark red lips.

While she is not nominated this year, de Armas will be presenting an award during the ceremony. She was previously nominated for Best Actress for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in Blonde.

06:44 PM EST

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul hold record for fastest EGOT ahead of 2025 Oscars

Ahead of the 2025 Oscars, the most recent entertainers to achieve EGOT status were songwriting duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

They secured the honor in 2024 after winning an Emmy for a song they co-wrote for Only Murders in the Building.

The pair now holds the record for the fastest path to an EGOT, achieving all four major awards in just seven years and seven months from their first win.

06:41 PM EST

What is an EGOT? The exclusive club of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winners

An EGOT refers to an individual who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award, achieving one of the highest honors in entertainment.

This elite group includes stars like Jennifer Hudson, Viola Davis, John Legend, Sir Elton John, and Rita Moreno.

Winning all four awards signifies excellence across television, music, film, and theater, making EGOT status one of the most coveted achievements in the industry.

06:36 PM EST

More artists hit the carpet

05:59 PM EST

Lisa of BLACKPINK arrives at carpet

BLACKPINK singer Lisa has made it to the red carpet tonight. She is one of the scheduled performers this evening.

05:53 PM EST

Cynthia Erivo nominated for best actress at the 2025 Oscars, one step closer to EGOT

Cynthia Erivo is breathtakingly close to achieving EGOT status at the 2025 Academy Awards.

The 38-year-old actress is nominated for Best Actress for her role as Elphaba Thropp in Jon M. Chu’s Wicked.

With this nomination, Erivo has the opportunity to join the exclusive EGOT club, having already won an Emmy, a Grammy, and a Tony, marking a remarkable achievement in her career.

05:47 PM EST

Wicked co-stars reunite

Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum share a sweet moment on the red carpet tonight before the ceremony.

05:42 PM EST

What time do the Oscars start?

The Oscars are getting a 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT start time this year, which is earlier than in years past.

You can watch them tonight on ABC and Hulu.

05:32 PM EST

More Wicked stars fly onto the carpet

Marissa Bode and Cynthia Erivo, both stars of the film Wicked, have arrived to the red carpet along with the rest of their co-stars.

Erivo has been nominated for the Best Actress category.

05:24 PM EST

Kamala Harris to make surprise appearance at the 2025 Oscars

Kamala Harris is set to make a surprise guest appearance at the 2025 Academy Awards, with her presence expected to stir up significant security concerns.

The former vice president’s unannounced appearance has prompted heightened preparations to ensure safety and order during the star-studded event on Sunday night.

05:16 PM EST

Ariana Grande channels Glinda in red carpet outfit

Wicked star Ariana Grande arrives on the red carpet in a pink number reminiscent of her character in the film, Glinda.

05:13 PM EST

Actress June Squibb graces the carpet

June Squibb, who began her career with a Broadway debut in the musical Gypsy, has made it to the Oscars red carpet. She made her film debut in Woody Allen’s romantic comedy Alice, which marked the start of her successful transition into film.

Squibb went on to land supporting roles in several notable films, including The Age of Innocence, In & Out, Meet Joe Black, About Schmidt, and Far from Heaven, showcasing her versatility and talent in a variety of genres.

05:04 PM EST

Oscars 2025: Original song category focuses on songwriters and behind-the-scenes insights

The 2025 Academy Awards will shift focus to the Original Song category, highlighting the songwriters and offering behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process. This change will give viewers a deeper appreciation for the artistry involved in crafting the music.

Performances during the ceremony will feature Doja Cat, Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, LISA from Blackpink, Queen Latifah, and RAYE, each celebrating the spirit of filmmaking. Additionally, the Los Angeles Master Chorale is expected to perform during the event.

05:00 PM EST

What was the first movie to win Best Picture at the Oscars?

At the inaugural Academy Awards in 1929, two different films took home the night’s highest honors. Wings, a war epic, won Outstanding Picture, while Sunrise, an art film, received Unique and Artistic Picture. These categories were meant to recognize different aspects of excellence in filmmaking.

However, The Jazz Singer, the groundbreaking film that introduced synchronized sound, was disqualified from both categories. Its use of sound was considered too unique to compete fairly, so the Academy instead granted it an honorary award.

04:57 PM EST

Host Conan O’Brien shares hilarious ‘preshow ritual’ ahead of the ceremony

2025 Oscars host Conan O’Brien has shared his “pre-show ritual,” which involves a guitar and a pipe, on X ahead of the ceremony.

04:55 PM EST

Wicked stars arrive to the red carpet

Wicked stars Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, and Jeff Goldblum have made it to the Oscars red carpet ahead of the show.

04:50 PM EST

Oscar nominations 2025: Emilia Pérez leads with 13 nods

The musical crime drama Emilia Pérez dominates this year’s Academy Awards with 13 nominations, the most of any film. Close behind are The Brutalist and Wicked, each earning 10 nods, while A Complete Unknown and Conclave received eight nominations apiece.

In the acting categories, the Best Actor nominees include Adrien Brody, Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Ralph Fiennes, and Sebastian Stan. Competing for Best Actress are Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Mikey Madison, Demi Moore, and Fernanda Torres.

The Best Supporting Actress category features Ariana Grande, Zoe Saldaña, Isabella Rossellini, Monica Barbaro, and Felicity Jones. Meanwhile, Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong, Yura Borisov, Guy Pearce, and Edward Norton are in the running for Best Supporting Actor.

04:30 PM EST

Who is presenting at the Oscars?

Here is a list of presenters at the Oscars this year:

• Dave Bautista
• Gal Gadot
• Andrew Garfield
• Samuel L. Jackson
• Margaret Qualley
• Alba Rohrwacher
• Zoe Saldaña
• Rachel Zegler, according to a press release.
• Joe Alwyn
• Halle Berry
• Sterling K. Brown
• Penélope Cruz
• Willem Dafoe
• Ana de Armas
• Lily-Rose Depp
• Robert Downey Jr.
• Elle Fanning
• Whoopi Goldberg
• Selena Gomez
• Goldie Hawn
• Scarlett Johansson
• John Lithgow
• Cillian Murphy
• Connie Nielsen
• Amy Poehler
• Da’Vine Joy Randolph
• June Squibb
• Ben Stiller
• Emma Stone
• Oprah Winfrey
• Bowen Yang

04:15 PM EST

How to watch the 2025 Oscars: Streaming options and broadcast details

The 97th Academy Awards are set for Sunday, March 2, with Conan O’Brien hosting from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The ceremony airs live on ABC at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, with streaming options available on Hulu, YouTube TV, AT&T TV, and FuboTV for subscribers.

This year’s Oscars feature Emilia Pérez as the frontrunner, earning a record-breaking 13 nominations for a non-English language film.

The musical crime drama is in contention for Best Picture, International Feature Film, Original Score, and Best Director.

Karla Sofía Gascón made history as the first openly transgender actor nominated for Best Actress, while Zoe Saldaña is up for Best Supporting Actress.

The nominations, announced on January 23 by Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott, set the stage for a highly anticipated night in Hollywood.

04:03 PM EST

Hollywood icon Harrison Ford drops out of 2025 Oscars due to shingles diagnosis

Harrison Ford will no longer appear at the 2025 Academy Awards after being diagnosed with shingles, Entertainment Weekly reports. The 82-year-old actor, who was previously announced as a presenter, is said to be resting following the diagnosis.

Shingles, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, results in a painful rash and is the same virus responsible for chickenpox, according to the Mayo Clinic. Ford received his diagnosis yesterday and withdrew from the ceremony this morning.

The actor recently attended the 2025 SAG Awards, where he shared a lighthearted moment with his Shrinking co-star Jessica Williams. Ford, an Oscar nominee for Witness, was set to present alongside stars like Dave Bautista, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, and Samuel L. Jackson.