1 of 2 | Kieran Culkin of “A Real Pain” celebrates backstage with 2024 Academy Awards acting winner Robert Downey Jr. (R) after winning the Oscar for best performance by an actor in a supporting role during the Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Sunday. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo
Kieran Culkin and Flow were early winners at the Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles Sunday night.
Culkin won for Best Supporting Actor for his work in A Real Pain, while Flow was named Best Animated Feature.
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Anora scribe Sean Baker earned the honor for Best Original Screenplay and Conclave writer Peter Straughan won for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Wicked was recognized for Best Costumes, while co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo performed songs from the movie musical at the top of the ceremony.
The Substance won for Best Hair & Makeup.
Comedian Conan O’Brien is hosting the Oscars gala, which honors excellence in cinema.
The event is airing on ABC and streaming on Hulu.
Among the highlights was a tribute to the James Bond film franchise that included a medley of songs from the 007 blockbusters sung by Lisa, Raye and Doja Cat. Advertisement
Emilia Perez went into the competition with a leading 13 nominations, while Wicked and The Brutalist earned 10 nods apiece.
Oscars: Cynthia Erivo, Timothée Chalamet walk the red carpet
Cynthia Erivo arrives on the red carpet for the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on March 2, 2025. Erivo is nominated for Best Actress for “Wicked.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
