With her interpretation of Ani Mikheeva, actress Mikey Madison, 25, became the revelation of the 2025 Oscar Awards, obtaining the golden statuette for best actress for her role in the independent film Anoraby director Sean Baker.
The triumph of the young actress surprised the audience, since she competed with Demi Moore, the protagonist of The substance; Cynthia Erivo, actress of WICKED; and the Brazilian Fernanda Torres, from I’m still herewho consolidated themselves as the favorites for the award.
His role in dramatic comedy Anora It tells the story of Ani, a stripper who lives in New York and gets involved with Iván “Vanya” Zaharov, son of a Russian oligarch with whom he married under a benefit contract. Her relationship generates the rejection of the young man’s parents, who consider her a sex worker.
Her interpretation, preparation and commitment to the character led her to become the ninth youngest woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress, surpassing the veteran Demi Moore, who was considered the favorite after having obtained the Golden Globe in the same category.
Before his consecration in the Oscar, Madison had minor roles in independent productions, in addition to secondary roles in films such as Once upon a time … in Hollywood and as antagonist in Scream 5where he shared a scene with Jenna Ortega.
Mikey Madison trajectory
The first record of the actress on the screen occurred in 2006, when, with only 7 years, he participated in a commercial for the Barbie brand. His debut in the performance occurred in 2013 with the short film Pani’s Boxfollowed by BOUND FOR GREATNESS.
His arrival at the cinema occurred in 2014, when he participated in independent productions such as BOUND FOR GREATNESS (Tied to greatness), Where he made his debut on the big screen with a secondary role playing Haley.
That same year, he obtained his first leading role in the film Liza, Liza, Skies Are Graywho tells the story of a young couple who undertakes a trip to the coast of California as a farewell form, since Liza’s lover will move to New York at the end of summer.
Subsequently, in 2016, he continued with leading roles in the series Monster and in Better Thingswhere he embodied Max Fox. In 2018, he participated in Monster and Nostalgia.
In 2019, he played Sadie, a member of the Charles Manson sect, in the film Once upon a time … in Hollywoodwhere his character ends with a disfigured face. That same year, he lent his voice for the animated film The crazy Addams.
The role that led to the director of Anora It was his performance as Amber Freeman, the antagonist of Scream 5where he shared the scene with the renowned actress Jenna Ortega.
Preparation for Anora
The producer stressed that, since he obtained the role, Mikey Madison prepared intensely to play Ani. To do this, he studied Russian, took acrobatics classes and investigated the lives of sex workers, with the aim of giving them voice through their character.
During the filming, Madison made his own acrobatics and participated in two fighting scenes.
Actress speech
In the Oscar awards gala, the category of best actress was one of the last to advertise, and Mikey Madison was crowned as the winner. After receiving her prize, the actress, with a tone of joy and nervousness, read the speech she was scored on a sheet.
In his thanks, he said:
“I grew up in Los Angeles, but Hollywood always felt so far from me. So being here standing in this room is really incredible. ”
In addition, he recognized the community of sex workers with a message of support:
“I want to recognize and honor the community of sex workers again. I will continue supporting and being an ally for all the women I have met from that community. They have been one of the best moments of this incredible experience. ”
Finally, he thanked his companions already nominated for his cast companions in Anora.
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Anora The Oscar is taken to best film
Sean Baker’s independent film triumphed in the 97th edition of the Oscar Awards by winning Emilia Pérez, The brutalist, Conclave and The substancewhich were initially outlined as the favorites of the academy.
The maximum award was accompanied by four other Oscar in the categories of best script, Best Edition, Best Director and Best Actress.
In his speech, Baker highlighted the importance of supporting independent cinema and explained that this film was made with much sacrifice by those who participated in the project.