The 97th Academy Awards drew an estimated 19.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched Oscars in five years and the biggest primetime entertainment show of 2025 so far, according to ABC. A notable boost in viewership came from younger audiences streaming on mobile and laptops, proving that Hollywood’s biggest night still commands attention.

One of the most controversial films of the night, “Emilia Pérez,” entered with 13 nominations but didn’t dominate the way some expected. However, Zoe Saldana emerged as a standout winner, taking home the Best Supporting Actor Oscar and sweeping nearly every major award this season.

Backstage, Saldana reflected on her journey, saying:

“We have an instinct, and that instinct that keeps us from falling or helps us put our hands in front of our face to protect us when we fall—that’s the same instinct when you’re reading a script or you’re meeting someone, and you just know that you’re right for that part.”

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