Oscars 2025: From earthquake interrupting ceremony to host speaking Hindi for first time; check out top highlights
Oscars 2025: The 97th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, turned out to be an unforgettable night, not just for the winners but for unexpected events and historic firsts. From an earthquake interrupting the ceremony to a host speaking Hindi for the first time, here are the top highlights from Oscars 2025.
As the prestigious awards ceremony was underway, a 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck Los Angeles, sending tremors through the Dolby Theatre. Attendees reported feeling strong jolts, briefly disrupting the celebrations.
Host Conan O’Brien made history by addressing Indian viewers in Hindi, saying, “Namaskar, wahan is samay subah ho rahi hogi, nashta ke saath Oscars dekh rahe hain aap log” (Hello, it must be morning there; you must be watching Oscars with breakfast). His gesture was met with applause, marking the first time Hindi was spoken by a host at the Academy Awards.
Winning Best Supporting Actress for Emilia Pérez, Zoe Saldaña turned emotional on stage. While accepting the award, she called out to her mother in the audience and dedicated the win to her, delivering a heartfelt speech that moved many.
Best Actor winner Adrien Brody, who won for 'The Brutalist', recreated a memorable Oscars moment from 2003. While arriving with his girlfriend, Brody surprised actress Halle Maria Berry with a kiss, mirroring the moment when she had once presented him with his first Oscar.
Amid a sea of glamorous outfits, actor Adam Sandler arrived in a hoodie and shorts, catching everyone’s attention. Host Conan O’Brien called him out on stage, to which Sandler responded that no one had noticed his outfit until the remark.
Paul Tazewell became the first Black winner in the Best Costume Design category for his work in Wicked. His emotional speech, in which he acknowledged breaking barriers, was met with a standing ovation.
During the ceremony, pop star and actress Ariana Grande ingeniously used her extravagant gown as a phone stand while capturing the moment. The quirky move caught the attention of viewers and quickly went viral.
In a unique presentation moment, the award for Best Animated Short Film went to 'Flow', with the film’s main character—an animated cat—digitally holding the Oscar on screen during the announcement, adding a fun touch to the evening.
- With inputs from agencies
