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Mikey Madison on Her ‘Anora’ Oscar Moment and Why She Played a Saved Voicemail From Her Father to Shoot Crucial Final Scene


Awards Circuit Podcast: Mikey Madison played her father's voicemail to shoot the final scene from "Anora."

The 24-year-old actress, known for her roles in the FX series “Better Things,” as well as the films “Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood” and “Scream 5,” has been a working actor for over a decade, navigating the highs and heartbreaks of the industry. But this year, after her searing performance in Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner “ Anora,” she’s found herself in the midst of awards season and an Oscar nominee for best actress. Also, on this episode, “The Wild Robot” composer Kris Bowers, while the Roundtable discusses the wide-open best picture and director race, with DGA and PGA ahead.

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