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Sean Baker Wins Best Original Screenplay for 'Anora' at 97th Academy Awards

Sean Baker's film 'Anora' wins Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars, celebrating the stories of sex workers and featuring star Mikey Madison.

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  3. Sean Baker wins best original screenplay Oscar for Anora

    Anora has already picked up a number of awards this season, including the Palme d’Or at the Cannes film festival and the best original screenplay prize from the Writers Guild of America.

    Sean Baker wins best original screenplay Oscar for Anora

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Updated: Mar 2nd, 2025, 11:04 PM ET

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At the 97th Academy Awards, Sean Baker won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for 'Anora,' a comedy-drama about a sex worker marrying a Russian oligarch's son. Baker, also the director, producer, and editor of the film, thanked his cast and the sex worker community for their contributions. 'Anora' has grossed over $40 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, marking Baker's biggest success. The film previously won the Palme d'Or at Cannes. The Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay went to 'Conclave,' a drama starring Ralph Fiennes.

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  • Sean Baker's film 'Anora' has won the Academy Award for best original screenplay, highlighting themes of outcasts and underrepresented communities, specifically focusing on the narratives surrounding sex workers.

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