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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Catherine Shoard

Mikey Madison wins best actress Oscar for Anora

Mikey Madison with her Oscar.
Mikey Madison with her Oscar. Photograph: Carlos Barría/Reuters

Mikey Madison has won the best actress Oscar in Los Angeles for her role in Anora.

The actor, who will be 26 later this month, is the ninth youngest woman to take the prize, for her performance as the titular sex worker who falls for the immature son of a Russian billionaire in Sean Baker’s comedy-drama, which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes last year.

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