Sean Baker has won best director at the Oscars for “Anora,” the story of a Brooklyn exotic dancer who marries the impetuous son of a Russian oligarch.

"Anora" director Sean Baker made history at the 2025 Oscars Sunday night. Baker broke the record for most competitive wins for the same film by a nominee in one show at the 97th Academy Awards, taking home four trophies.

Sean Baker set an Oscars record when he won four separate Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2 for his work on the movie 'Anora.' He is the only person to win four awards for one movie; Walt Disney is the only other individual to win four awards at one Oscars ceremony,