‘Anora’ Star Mikey Madison Dedicates BAFTA Award To Sex Worker Community: “You Deserve Respect & Human Decency”
Anora star Mikey Madison paid tribute to sex workers after winning Best Leading Actress at the BAFTA Film Awards.
In the Neon film, Madison plays a sex worker from Brooklyn who meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. She beat others including Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, and Saoirse Ronan to the acting prize.
After picking up the BAFTA mask, she said: “I do want to just take a moment to recognize the sex worker community. I just want to say that I see you. You deserve respect and human decency. I will always be a friend and ally.”
She thanked her Mom, calling her “my favorite screen partner” for driving her to auditions and helping her run lines. Madison added: “To my fellow nominees, I’m just so in awe of all of you. You just gave beautiful performances. And really, the highlight of all of this has just been getting to know all of you.”
Anora had six other nominations, converting a nomination for Best Casting into a win. The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards took place at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London. David Tennant hosted for the second consecutive year. The full winners are here.
