By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -"Anora," the story of a sex worker who gets a chance at a new life when she marries a wealthy client on a whim, won the coveted best picture prize at the Academy Awards on Sunday.

The 2025 Oscars honored the best in cinema from the past year Sunday night. The 97th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, ended with "Anora" taking home the coveted trophy for best picture. "Anora" was the top film of the night, taking home five Oscars including best director for Sean Baker.