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Oscars 2025: Mikey Madison springs surprise win for 'Anora'; 25-year-old among youngest Best Actress winners in history

In a night filled with surprises, 25-year-old Mikey Madison delivered one of the biggest shocks at the 97th Academy Awards, winning Best Actress for her role in Anora. The rising star’s victory places her among the youngest winners in Oscar history, securing her spot as the ninth-youngest actress ever to claim the prestigious award, joining the ranks of Jennifer Lawrence, Hilary Swank and Audrey Hepburn.

The 25-year-old American won the best actress Oscar Sunday for her first major film role in "Anora," in which she captivated audiences as a sassy sex worker who marries a Russian oligarch's son -- and learns tough lessons about the rich-poor divide.

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