Oh boy, the 2025 Oscars gave us plenty to talk about, but let’s start with what might just be the most roasted musical moment of the night—Doja Cat’s attempt at “Diamonds Are Forever”. Now, let’s be clear: tackling a Shirley Bassey classic is no small feat.
The original is a powerhouse of a song, dripping with drama, precision, and those signature bold vocals that made it legendary. But did Doja rise to the occasion? According to a significant portion of the internet, absolutely not.
From the moment she stepped on stage, the reaction was… mixed, to put it lightly. Some fans were thrilled to see her stepping out of her comfort zone, trading rap bars for big, sweeping vocals. But others? Well, they weren’t so kind.
The harshest critics took to social media in droves, with one particularly brutal comment reading, “”Doja Cat sounds like a dead cat.”” Ouch. Others questioned why she was even chosen for the performance, with some saying she lacked the vocal range to pull it off.
It wasn’t all bad, though. Some viewers praised her willingness to take on such a difficult song, applauding her for pushing her artistic boundaries. Others defended her, arguing that the internet has a habit of being overly critical when an artist doesn’t deliver a flawless, note-perfect rendition of a classic. Still, there’s no denying that her performance got people talking—and in the entertainment world, that’s often half the battle.
Meanwhile, the awards themselves brought their fair share of drama. In what many considered an upset, Mikey Madison took home the Best Actress award over Demi Moore, whose reaction was “palpable”, to say the least.
Having dominated awards season with “The Substance”, Moore was widely expected to take home the Oscar, but when Madison’s name was called, all eyes were on Demi’s reaction. While she kept it professional, there was a moment—a clenched jaw, a half-hearted clap—that told the real story.
Elsewhere, “Anora” dominated, taking home five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Sean Baker. Adrien Brody scored his second Best Actor win for “The Brutalist”, beating out a stacked category that included Timothée Chalamet and Ralph Fiennes. Zoe Saldaña picked up Best Supporting Actress for “Emilia Pérez”, shaking off the controversy surrounding the film, while Kieran Culkin kicked off the night with his win for “A Real Pain”.
Doja Cat covers “Diamonds Are Forever” during the #Oscars Bond Tribute.
pic.twitter.com/R4EsBlX6Da— ۟ (@DojaArchives) March 3, 2025
And let’s not forget the other big moments of the night—Adam Sandler casually rolling up in a hoodie and shorts (because, of course, he did), Justin Bieber reportedly having a meltdown, and Demi Moore sharing an onstage “Ghost” reunion with Whoopi Goldberg.
All in all, the 2025 Oscars were everything you could hope for—glamorous, shocking, and packed with enough drama to keep social media buzzing for days. And as for Doja Cat? Well, whether you loved it or hated it, she “definitely” gave us a performance to remember.
