That film featured his futureAnorastarMikey Madisonas Manson Family member Susan “Sadie” Atkins.
Thank you so much for all your incredible work."
She’s stealing the scene from Brad Pitt!'"
Quentin Tarantino presents Sean Baker with Oscar for Best Director.Credit:Rich Polk/Penske Media via Getty
Baker told EW in an October interview.
“It was an amazing moment.
I went to see it again and was really convinced, ‘Okay, she’s a find.’
Mikey Madison wins Best Actress at 2025 Oscars for ‘Anora’.Kevin Winter/Getty
Then I went back a third time just to watch that scene.”
“Where did we fall in love with movies?
At the movie theater.
‘Anora’ wins Best Picture at the 2025 Oscars.Kevin Winter/Getty
Watching a film in a theater with an audience is an experience.
We can laugh together, cry together, scream and fright together, perhaps sit in devastated silence together.
If we don’t reverse this trend, we’ll be losing a vital part of our culture.
This is my battle cry.”
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Baker continued to advocate for indie filmmaking and the theater-going experience asAnorawent on to win five Oscars.
In her acceptance speech, Madison said, “Thank you so much to the Academy.
I grew up in Los Angeles, but Hollywood always felt so far away from me.
To be here standing in this room today is really incredible.”
The actress, also known for roles inScreamandBetter Things, then recognized the sex worker community.
“I will continue to support and be an ally,” she said.
