Mikey Madison has been making history with “Anora,” basking in the glow of various awards she won after the film’s success. After her surprise victory at the 2025 Oscars under the Best Actress in a Leading Role category, Madison posed for a dreamy morning-after shoot with The Hollywood Reporter. The actor clutched her precious accolade in one cover photo and her dogs in another, preparing fans for an exclusive interview that offered an intimate look into the rising star’s life.
Mikey Madison poses with her Oscar in The Hollywood Reporter photos
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The Hollywood Reporter interviewed Mikey Madison following her momentous win at the 2025 Academy Awards. The actor lounged on a plush seat, holding her Oscar tight while she cradled a coffee cup in another hand. She maintained her dreamy aura with an intense gaze as she processed the night that left her feeling “very surreal,” according to the interview. Moreover, the black tulle feathered gown and cascading waves accentuated the actor’s graceful flair.
The second photo showed the Oscar winner and her two little dogs against the sunlight. It highlighted the actor’s quieter side in the wake of her sudden rise to fame. Madison told The Hollywood Reporter she spent the morning having breakfast with her brother and puppies before discussing her role as a sex worker in “Anora.” When asked why it was important for her to thank sex workers in her acceptance speech, Madison gushed about how she “met so many amazing women that are part of this community.” She also acknowledged that meeting them was why they “were able to make the film.”
During the exclusive interview, Madison revealed she texted her fellow Oscar nominee Demi Moore after the event. She called “The Substance” star “one of the sweetest, kindest women,” exhibiting her humility despite the whirlwind of her newfound popularity. While processing the magnitude of her win, Madison admitted she was “still kind of floating in a dreamlike state.” However, with an Oscar in her hand and displaying her talent, Mikey Madison is proving she is here to stay.
