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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Greg Evans

Bafta winner pays tribute to sex workers in powerful acceptance speech

Mikey Madison has paid tribute to sex workers during her acceptance speech for Best Actress at the 2025 Bafta Awards.

The 25-year-old is the star of Anora, in which she plays a stripper in New York City, who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. However, their relationship soon turns sour after his parents learn of the relationship.

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