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Baker, who was born in Summit and grew up in Short Hills, won Best Original Screenplay for his movie "Anora" at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 2. "Anora" is about a Russian stripper who impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch, only for his family to try and get the marriage annulled.
For "Anora" Baker also received nominations for Best Film Editing, Best Director and Best Picture.
Baker attended Gill St. Bernard's School in Somerset County. Baker's films primarily focused on marginalized people living on the fringes of society, from a girl living in poverty in the shadow of Disney World in "The Florida Project," to a destitute porn star in "Red Rocket." His films frequently push boundaries but win critical acclaim.
"Anora" was nominated for six Academy Awards overall. These are Baker's first Oscar nominations.
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