Baker pulled in his third win of the night, continuing the run we’ve been eyeing since the ceremonies opened. Having won best original screenplay and best editing already, Baker is holding the entire film on his back in terms of wins right now.
It marks a gilded comeback story for Anora. After winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes, it somewhat faded from the awards conversation as Emilia Pérez pulled ahead.
In his triumphant speech, Baker made an impassioned plea for the future of films on the big screen — potentially a subtle jab at Netflix and the general rise of streaming platforms.
This also really makes the best picture category seem more and more certain — if Anora wins it, Baker will tie that Walt Disney record of winning four personal Oscars in the same night.
