Historic Moments at the 2025 Oscars, Adrien Brody and Sean Baker in the Spotlight

Kapanlagi.com - The Academy Awards or 2025 Oscars presented various historic moments that amazed the public. Several new records were set, from Sean Baker's clean sweep in various categories to the longest acceptance speech in history delivered by Adrien Brody. In addition, several countries also achieved their first wins, adding to the historical list recorded at this prestigious event.

One of the most surprising achievements came from Sean Baker, who became the first filmmaker since Walt Disney to win in every category for which he was nominated. Meanwhile, Adrien Brody set a record with the longest acceptance speech in Oscar history. Not only that, but the wins from Latvia and Brazil in the animation and international film categories also became noteworthy moments.

In addition to the winners mentioned above, the 2025 Oscars also served as a platform for recognizing Paul Tazewell and Zoe Saldana. Paul became the first Black person to win the Best Costume Design award, while Zoe marked herself as the first American actress of Dominican descent to bring home an Oscar trophy.

1. Sean Baker Sweeps All Categories, Ties Walt Disney's Record

The 2025 Oscars recorded many histories, here is the list of winners who set records. (credit:instagram.com/bakermovies)

Director ANORA, Sean Baker, made history by winning four categories at the 2025 Oscars. He took home awards for Best Original Screenplay, Best Editor, Best Director, and Best Picture, making him the first person since Walt Disney to win all the categories for which he was nominated.

This achievement proves his expertise in various aspects of filmmaking.

2. Adrien Brody Sets Record for Longest Acceptance Speech

Oscar 2025 records many histories, here is a list of winners who set records. (credit:instagram.com/adrienbrody)

Actor Adrien Brody became the center of attention after winning the Best Actor award for his role in the film THE BRUTALIST. Not only that, but he also set a new record with the longest acceptance speech in Oscar history, lasting 5 minutes and 40 seconds. The previous record was held by Greer Garson with a duration of 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

3. Latvia and Brazil Achieve Their First Wins at the Oscars

Oscar 2025 records many histories, here is a list of winners who set records. (credit:imdb)

Latvia and Brazil have finally made history by achieving their first wins at the Academy Awards. Latvia successfully won the Best Animated Feature category with the film FLOW, while Brazil took home the Best International Feature award for the film I'm Still Here. This success marks an important achievement for the film industries of both countries.

4. Paul Tazewell Becomes the First Black Person to Win Best Costume Design

The 2025 Oscars recorded a lot of history, here is a list of winners who broke records. (credit:instagram.com/paultazewell)

Paul Tazewell won the Best Costume Design award for his work in the film Wicked, making him the first black person to win in that category.

Previously, he had been nominated for West Side Story, but it was only this year that he successfully brought home the Oscar trophy. His victory is a step forward for diversity in the film industry.

5. Zoe Saldana Becomes the First Actress of Dominican Republic Descent to Win an Oscar

The 2025 Oscars recorded a lot of history, here is a list of winners who broke records. (credit:instagram.com/zoesaldana)

Through the film EMILIA PEREZ, Zoe Saldana made history as the first American actress of Dominican Republic descent to win an Oscar.

Her achievement is even more special as she succeeded in making the list of actors who won awards for roles performed in a language that is not their mother tongue. This proves her skill in portraying characters authentically.

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