The 2025 Oscars: What Our Members Had to Say

The 2025 Academy Awards have come and gone, bringing with them stunning fashion, memorable speeches, and plenty of surprises. From unexpected wins to Conan O'Brien's hosting debut, there was no shortage of discussion-worthy moments. We asked Tellwut members to weigh in on this year's ceremony, from their favorite fashion choices to their predictions and reactions to the winners.

Who watched the Oscars, and who did they think was best dressed?

While the Oscars are one of the most talked-about events in entertainment, only 18% of Tellwut members reported tuning in to the show this year.

Fashion is always a highlight of the Oscars, and our members had strong opinions on who looked the best:

• Best Dressed Woman: 43% of members voted for Selena Gomez in Ralph Lauren.
• Best Dressed Man: 36% thought Andrew Garfield in Gucci took the top spot.

The Host and Overall Show Feedback

Conan O'Brien took the stage as this year's Oscars host, bringing his signature wit and humor. Members were split on their opinions:

• 53% enjoyed Conan as a host.
• 40% found the show boring this year.

Predicting the Winners

Before the ceremony, we asked members to predict who they thought would take home the big awards. Here’s how their guesses compared to the actual winners:

• Best Actress:
• 37% predicted Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) would win.
• 36% thought Demi Moore (The Substance) would take home the award.
• Only 6% voted for Mikey Madison (Anora), who ultimately won.
• 24% felt it was deserved, while 29% believed Demi Moore should have won. 46% remained undecided.

• Best Actor:
• 24% predicted Adrien Brody (The Brutalist), who did win.
• 29% expected Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown) to take the award.

• Best Director:
• 30% predicted James Mangold (A Complete Unknown).
• 25% thought Brady Corbet (The Brutalist) would win.
• Only 10% voted for Sean Baker (Anora), the actual winner.

• Best Picture:
• 24% expected Wicked to take the top prize.
• 16% thought A Complete Unknown would win.
• 13% said The Brutalist had the best shot.
• Only 5% predicted Anora as Best Picture, but it ultimately won.

Fun Facts About the Oscars

• 40% of members use both "Academy Awards" and "Oscars" interchangeably, while another 40% strictly say "Oscars", and 20% refer to them as the "Academy Awards".

• What do people enjoy most about the Oscars? The top three responses were:
• 29%: The celebrity fashion & red carpet
• 23%: The performances & entertainment
• 22%: The awards themselves

Most Memorable Viral Oscar Moments

Some Oscar moments go down in history, and we asked members which viral events they remember most:

• 49% recalled Will Smith slapping Chris Rock (2022)
• 22% remembered the La La Land/Moonlight mix-up (2017)
• 14% thought of Leonardo DiCaprio finally winning his Oscar (2016)
• 12% mentioned Ellen's viral selfie (2014)

The 2025 Oscars brought excitement, surprises, and debate. Whether you watched live or caught up on the highlights, it’s always fun to see how our members’ opinions compare to the actual results. What did you think about this year’s ceremony?