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Oscars 2025: Sean Baker wins Best Original Screenplay for 'Anora'
By
Tanvi Gupta
Mar 03, 2025
07:04 am
What's the story
Sean Baker has won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Anora—marking the first Oscar win of his career.
The film, a romance-thriller about a lap dancer who impulsively marries a Russian playboy, stars Mikey Madison and Mark Eydelshteyn.
In his acceptance speech, he paid tribute to the sex worker community, stating, "They have my deepest respect. I share this with you."
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A look at Baker's acceptance speech
hell yes to this moment in Sean Baker's Oscar speech for Anora's screenplay:
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) March 3, 2025
"I want to thank the sex worker community. They have shared their stories. They have shared life experiences with me over the years. My deepest respect. Thank you. I share this with you!" pic.twitter.com/WOeYdPRWIC