"Anora" was a film festival favorite that won over critics and ultimately took home best picture at the Oscars. It was not the BEST picture, though.

Madison, who is also known for her work in the FX series “ Better Things ,” wins the best actress Oscar over Demi Moore in “The Substance,” Fernanda Torres in “I’m Still Here,” Cynthia Erivo in “Wicked” and “Karla Sofía Gascón in “Emilia Pérez.”

Sean Baker got his fairy-tale ending, investing his speeches with meaningful shout-outs on an Oscar night that celebrated unseen laborers as well as glamour.