Oscars for playing sex workers, and most winners have played a sex worker. What does this say about the awards themselves?

Mikey Madison won Best Actress for 'Anora' at the 2025 Oscars, beating Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Demi Moore and Fernanda Torres. Madison shared how "cleaning up after her dogs" will help her process the surprising victory.

Anora” and Madison deserved all their awards, but what is it about the Academy’s love affair with women who sell their bodies?

Madison took home a BAFTA for Best Actress for her portrayal of the exotic dancer Anora and was also nominated at the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards and Academy Awards. Follow The Post’s live updates from the Oscars 2025 for winners, red carpet pics and more

Demi Moore was the odds-on favorite, but the 25-year-old claimed the Academy Award in the night’s biggest surprise.

Madison, who is also known for her work in the FX series “ Better Things ,” wins the best actress Oscar over Demi Moore in “The Substance,” Fernanda Torres in “I’m Still Here,” Cynthia Erivo in “Wicked” and “Karla Sofía Gascón in “Emilia Pérez.”

Madison, who played a tenacious sex worker, called the win “a dream come true.” She beat Demi Moore, widely considered a favorite, for the award.

Mikey Madison, 25, shocked the audience by becoming one of the youngest best actress winners in Academy history, over presumed front-runner Demi Moore.

Following its Oscar sweep, "Anora" climbs to number seven at the box office. The film, known for its provocative content, is drawing attention from curious theatergoers eager to experience its layered storytelling and unexpected twists.

Sean Baker's Anora from Neon — which swept the Academy Awards for Best Director, Picture, Original Screenplay, Lead Actress and Editing – added 800+ screens to celebrate after the ceremony last Sunday and brought in in an estimated $1.