The 97th Academy Awards took place on Sunday at the famous Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The evening was filled with glamorous outfits, emotional speeches, and viral moments that had everyone talking. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the event had a perfect mix of humor, excitement, and heartfelt moments. Conan O’Brien then took the stage, delivering a speech that had the audience laughing from the very beginning.
Here are some of the most talked about moments from the Oscars
Oprah Winfrey Unique Tuxedo Look
Media mogul and talk show star Oprah Winfrey created an impressive entrance at the 2025 Academy Awards. She selected tuxedo for her outfit rather than following the typical gown tradition. The Oprah Winfrey ensemble consisted of a dazzling black maxi skirt and matching tie, a black blazer, and a clean white button-up shirt. Oprah finished her refined ensemble with dangling pearl earrings while wearing fashionable small glasses and elegant black heels. Through her 71 years of age, she demonstrated once more that she remains a global fashion icon, and she quickly became one of the most talked-about fashion moments of the night, with social media buzzing about her classy yet unconventional outfit.
Halle Berry and Adrien Brody Recreate Their Famous Kiss
Halle Berry and Adrien Brody shared their one-time Oscar kiss 22 years later when they kissed at the event. The audience witnessed Adrien Brody deliver an unexpected passionate embrace to Halle Berry when he received the Best Actor Oscar in 2003. During an interview on the red carpet this year, Berry approached Brody to imitate the shocking embrace they shared twenty-two years ago. The crowd broke into laughter while viewers embraced the touching recollection of this memorable Oscar history.
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet Intimate Moment
The beloved stars Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are among the many stars who captured attention during the Oscars 2025. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet shared romantic body language as they expressed themselves during the entire event. Timothée Chalamet moved closer to Kylie Jenner before he placed a gentle kiss on her cheek when speaking with different celebrities. Fans took numerous photos of this encounter during which social media platforms received an immediate influx of images. Their act of affection added sensitive romance to the glamorous evening.
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Controversy Over Her Performance
The Oscars audience witnessed Lisa from BLACKPINK perform Live and Let Die during a remarkable presentation of the famous James Bond theme music. After her performance, Doja Cat emerged on stage to perform Diamonds Are Forever. The public lauded Lisa for her commanding stage presence during her performance, however online commentators cast doubt about whether she delivered vocals live or played pre-recorded playback. The performance created intense online debate between fans and critics, making her performance one of the most talked-about moments of the night.
Zoe Saldaña’s Emotional Winning Speech
Academy Award success changed everything for Zoe Saldaña after she received the Best Supporting Actress award as Emilia Pérez. Her Strong emotions made many people find it deeply moving. During the event, Saldaña tacitly criticized the immigration policies of former President Donald Trump and this received enthusiastic applause from the audience as well as Selena Gomez. The audience dedicated their standing ovation to her strong words combined with her heartfelt delivery that made her speech the most memorable part of the event.
Kieran Culkin’s Chaotic Yet Hilarious Speech
Kieran Culkin received his first Oscar but made sure that her television speech was unforgettable. during his broadcast.After receiving the award from Robert Downey Jr., he started by praising his fellow nominee, Jeremy Strong, for his performance in The Apprentice. However, in his excitement, he accidentally dropped an F-bomb on live television! Realizing his mistake, he burst out in laughter, then attempted to recover with “I f**ked!” I cursed! There we go! I cursed! I didn’t mean to!” The United States television station reduced the moment while ITV displayed it live without censorship, making it a memorable surprise during the night.
So these were the moments filled with excitement, humor, and emotions. From Oprah’s fashion statement to surprising kisses and powerful speeches, the night had something for everyone. The Oscars once again proved why it remains the biggest and most glamorous award show in the world.
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