French composer duo Clément Ducol and Camille took home the original song award at the Oscars on Sunday for their track, “El Mal.” In January, “El Mal” earned the pair a Golden Globe in the same category.

El Mal,” the show-stopping number sung by Zoe Saldaña in Netflix’s “Emilia Perez,” won the best song Oscar Sunday night for French songwriters Camille and Clément Ducol and their co-writer, the film’s director Jacques Audiard.

For a documentary about his life, John, 77, cowrote new tune “Never Too Late” with Brandi Carlile, Bernie Taupin and Watt. The English superstar is no stranger to the Academy, earning two previous best original song Oscars for The Lion King ’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and Rocketman ’s " (I'm Gonna) Love Me Again.”

Emilia Pérez was already the villain of the 2025 Oscars, but songwriter and French singer Camille Dalmais didn’t help her film’s reputation when she started singing, unprompted, during her acceptance speech for Best Original Song.

"El Mal" from "Emilia Pérez" wins Best Original Song at the 2025 Oscars, presented by Mick Jagger. A historic moment in cinematic music.

Emilia Pérez, the Oscar-winning musical crime drama directed by Jacques Audiard, is now available for streaming. The film, which won Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldaña and Best Original Song for El Mal,

Zoe Saldaña took home her first Oscar, a best supporting actress nod for her role in “Emilia Pérez.” Now she can also say she’s also the singer of an Oscar-winning song: “El Mal,” marking the film’s second win of the night.

We are so grateful,” said Camille, letting out a great “whooo hooo” as she and Clément Ducol accepted the Oscar for Best Original Song for El Mal in Emilia Perez.