Kieran Culkin Wins First Oscar: Academy Awards Live Updates – Newsweek

Amanda M. Castro is a Newsweek Live Blog Editor based in New York. Her focus is reporting on U.S. politics, breaking news, consumer topics, and entertainment. She specializes in delivering in-depth news and live blog reporting and has experience covering U.S. presidential debates, awards shows, and more. Amanda joined Newsweek in 2024 from the The U.S. Sun and is a graduate of the University of New Haven. You can get in touch with Amanda by emailing a.castro@newsweek.com. Languages: English, Spanish Continuous updates; facts and sources are still being cross-checked.At the 97th Academy Awards, Anora, the sex worker dramedy, emerged as the big winner, taking home Best Picture along with multiple top awards. Director Sean Baker won Oscars for directing, original screenplay, and editing, while Mikey Madison claimed Best Actress for her role in the film’s title role. Adrien Brody also made a memorable impact, winning Best Actor for his performance in The Brutalist.What to Know:This live blog is now closed.Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal, stars of When Harry Met Sally, are presenting the award for Best Picture to Anora.Nominees:Emma Stone is now presenting the award for Actress in a Leading Role to Mikey Madison for her role in Anora.Nominees:Director Quentin Tarantino presents the award for Directing to the director of Anora, Sean Baker.Nominees:Cillian Murphy is now on stage to present the award for Actor in a Leading Role to Adrien Brody for his role in The Brutalist.He took home his first Oscar in this category for his role in The Pianist. Nominees:Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg, both stars of The Color Purple, honored the late musical icon Quincy Jones.”When we talk about Black excellence, we’re talking about Quincy,” Goldberg said.They introduced Queen Latifa to perform music from The Wiz.Mark Hamil takes the stage to present the award for Original Score to The Brutalist.Nominees:Kieran Culkin had a host of “thank yous” to share as he accepted his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in A Real Pain at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2. But after he thanked his manager, his mother, and writer/director/co-star Jesse Eisenberg, he had a special message for his wife, Jazz Charton.Culkin, 42, told a story about a conversation he had with his wife after he won his Emmy award in 2024 for Succession. Apparently, Culkin’s wife had promised that if he won an Emmy, they could have a third child.”About a year ago I was on a stage like this, and I very stupidly publicly said that I want a third kid from her, because she said if I won the award, she would give me the kid,” Culkin explained. He went on to say that Charton, 36, promised that because “she didn’t think I would win.”Culkin went on to say that after he took home the Emmy, he told her he really wanted four children. “She turned to me and said, ‘I will give you four when you win an Oscar.’ I held my hand out, she shook it, and I have not brought it up until just now,” he said, as Jazz looked both shocked and delighted in the audience.Read the full story by Sophie Hessekiel on Newsweek.Penelope Cruz is presenting the award for Best International Feature Film to I’m Still Here.Nominees:Presenting the award for Cinematography to The Brutalist’s Lol Crawley are Zoe Saldaña, Joe Alwyn, Dave Bautista, Alba Rohrwacher, and Willem Dafoe.Nominees:Three female singers took to the stage at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2, to pay tribute to the songs from the James Bond franchise. Lalisa Manoban (also known as LISA of the band Blackpink) sang “Live and Let Die,” Raye sang “Skyfall,” and Doja Cat performed “Diamonds Are Forever.”Within minutes of the performance, Doja Cat’s name was trending on X (formerly known as Twitter.) While some of the posts were positive, many had harsh critiques of the 29-year-old singer and rapper.Some critics simply felt that the song was too challenging or not a good fit for Doja’s vocal range. “Doja Cat is a great idea for a Bond tribute but having her sing Shirley Bassey is a losing game,” wrote one user. Another added, “Doja Cat does not have the vocal range to do that song justice tbh.”Read the full story by Sophie Hessekiel on Newsweek.Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman takes the stage to honor his friend Gene Hackman, whose death was announced on Thursday.He proceeded to present the In-Memoriam segment.Ana de Armas and Sterling K. Brown present the award for Live Action Short Film to I’m Not A Robot.This is the first win and nomination for Victoria Warmerdam and Trent.Nominees:Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot present the award for Visual Effects to Dune: Part Two.Nominees:Miley Cyrus and Miles Teller present the award for Sound to Dune: Part Two.Nominees:The Los Angeles firefighters are now on stage, reading jokes off the teleprompter that Conan O’Brien wasn’t “brave enough to tell.”The firefighters are being honored for their bravery in their combatting the fires that devastated Los Angeles.Gomez and Jackson also presented the award for Best Documentary Feature Film to No Other Land.Nominees:Selena Gomez and Samuel L. Jackson present the award for Best Documentary Short Film to The Only Girl in the Orchestra.Nominees:Mick Jagger presents the award for Best Original Song to “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez.This is the first Oscar win for Jacques Audiard.Nominees:Mick Jagger has just joined in on the celebration to give out the award for Best Original Song.Jagger joked that he “wasn’t the first choice” to present the award, but that “they really wanted Bob Dylan.”After struggling to give his spiel about the award for a bit, Ben Stiller presents the award for Best Production Design to Wicked’s Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales.Nominees:As the 97th Academy Awards continue, Anora and Conclave have each secured screenplay wins, marking a promising start for both films. Sean Baker took home the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for Anora, a film about a prostitute marrying a Russian playboy, while Peter Straughan won Best Adapted Screenplay for Conclave, a Vatican thriller.Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Emilia Pérez, and Kieran Culkin was awarded Best Supporting Actor for A Real Pain, despite discussions around category fraud.In animation, Flow, a Latvian film about a brave cat, triumphed over The Wild Robot and Inside Out 2 to win Best Animated Feature.The ceremony kicked off with a tribute to Los Angeles, which has been affected by recent wildfires, followed by Ariana Grande’s rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and a performance of Defying Gravity from Wicked, alongside Cynthia Erivo.Da’Vine Joy Randolph presents the award for Actress in a Supporting Role toZoe Saldaña for her role in Emilia Pérez.Nominees:Daryl Hannah presents the award for Achievement in Film Editing to Anora’s Sean Baker.Nominees:Streaming service Hulu experienced a significant service outage Sunday night, coinciding with the start of the 97th Academy Awards broadcast. Users attempting to stream the ceremony were unexpectedly logged out of their accounts and encountered “invalid email” errors when trying to reconnect. The technical issues persisted through at least the first 40 minutes of the Oscars telecast.Newsweek reached out to Hulu via email on Sunday for comment.This disruption highlights a critical vulnerability in the streaming ecosystem as major events transition away from traditional broadcasting.Disney-owned ABC had specifically promoted Hulu as the primary streaming option for viewers without cable access, leaving many cord-cutters scrambling for alternatives during Hollywood’s biggest night.Over all 34,000 viewers reported experiencing problems cross multiple states, according to DownDetector.com.While the red carpet pre-show streamed without incident, problems began precisely when the main ceremony was scheduled to start.For approximately 40 minutes, Hulu’s only communications were replies through its Support account on X, stating it was “investigating this behavior with high priority.” At 7:39 PM ET, Hulu Support finally posted a public message: “Having issues logging in? If so – we’re on it! Our team is actively investigating, and we hope to have things back up and running soon.”Read the full story by Adeola Adeosun on Newsweek.The Oscars are paying homage to the James Bond franchise with a performance by Lisa from BLACKPINK, Doja Cat, and Raye.Halle Berry introduced the tribute just before actress Margaret Qualley danced during the homage.Margaret Qualley introducing the James Bond tribute at the #OscarsSee the full winners list: https://t.co/cDPncK6OIM pic.twitter.com/l8eiCldXpnScarlett Johansen and June Squibb present the award for Best Make-up and Hairstyling to The Substance’s Pierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon and Marilyne Scarselli.Nominees:Sean Baker won best original screenplay for Anora, marking the film’s first win of the night and potentially the beginning of a strong showing at the 2025 Oscars.In his acceptance speech, Baker said: “I want to thank the sex worker community. They have shared their stories. They have shared their life experience with me over the years. My deepest respect. I share this with you,” he said.Amy Poehler also presented the award for Best Adapted Screenplay to XX.Nominees:Amy Poehler is presenting the award for Best Original Screenplay to Anora’s writer Sean Baker.Nominees:After a hilarious gag involving Bowen Yang dressing up as his character in Wicked, Lily-Rose Depp, Elle Fanning, John Lithgow, Connie Nielsen, and Yang presented the award for Best Costume Design to Wicked.This is Paul Tazewell’s first Oscar win.Nominees:Oscars viewers are complaining that they cannot watch the awards because Hulu is down.so hulu isn’t working on the biggest night of their streaming existence lmaoHulu down during the Oscar’s dpmo pic.twitter.com/hTaG3P6EtQGarfield and Hawn also present the award for Best Animated Short Film to In the Shadow of the Cypress.Nominees:Andrew Garfield and Goldie Hawn are presenting the award for Best Animated Feature Film to Flow.Nominees: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.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: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.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.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.”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.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.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.DEFYING GRAVITY LIVE pic.twitter.com/GbnNflS7keAriana Grande is opening up the Oscars with a goosebumping edition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz.Ariana Grande singing “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” at the #Oscars pic.twitter.com/YFmn9bDeePThe Oscars are opening up with a short montage of some Academy Award-winning moviesIt was a tribute to Los Angeles following the wildfires.The 97th Academy Awards are kicking off right now at the Dolby Theater in California.Watch it now on ABC or on Hulu.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.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.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.BLACKPINK singer Lisa has made it to the red carpet tonight. She is one of the scheduled performers this evening.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.Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum share a sweet moment on the red carpet tonight before the ceremony.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.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.Wicked star Ariana Grande arrives on the red carpet in a pink number reminiscent of her character in the film, Glinda.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.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.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.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.Preshow ritual. I’m hosting the #Oscars tonight on @ABC and @hulu. See you there! pic.twitter.com/4VEydsQPvIWicked stars Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, and Jeff Goldblum have made it to the Oscars red carpet ahead of the show.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.Here is a list of presenters at the Oscars this year: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.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.Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fairWe value your input and encourage you to rate this article.Newsweek is committed to journalism that is factual and fairWe value your input and encourage you to rate this article.To read how Newsweek uses AI as a newsroom tool, Click here.Amanda M. Castro is a Newsweek Live Blog Editor based in New York. Her focus is reporting on U.S. politics, breaking news, consumer topics, and entertainment. She specializes in delivering in-depth news and live blog reporting and has experience covering U.S. presidential debates, awards shows, and more. Amanda joined Newsweek in 2024 from the The U.S. Sun and is a graduate of the University of New Haven. You can get in touch with Amanda by emailing a.castro@newsweek.com. Languages: English, SpanishAmanda M. Castro is a Newsweek Live Blog Editor based in New York. Her focus is reporting on U.S. politics, breaking news, consumer topics, and entertainment. She specializes in delivering in-depth news and live blog reporting and has experience covering U.S. presidential debates, awards shows, and more. Amanda joined Newsweek in 2024 from the The U.S. Sun and is a graduate of the University of New Haven. You can get in touch with Amanda by emailing a.castro@newsweek.com. Languages: English, SpanishAmanda M. 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