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Despite the glitz and glamour, the Oscars this year failed to ignite much excitement. Major awards went to Mikey Madison for her portrayal of a sex worker in Anora, which, true to form, sparked chatter about Hollywood’s portrayal of sex work as empowering rather than disempowering. Madison’s acceptance speech—dedicating her win to the “sex worker community”—was criticized by some as patronizing, as many see sex work as often exploitative or last-resort rather than a community in solidarity.