Celebrating his fourth time viewing the Oscars, Conan O’Brien did not hold back during his hilarious monologue at the 2025 Academy Awards. Lightly poking fun at the Best Picture nominees, O’Brien particularly singled out director Sean Baker’s film ‘Anora’, making a joke about the number of times the F-word was used, surpassing a recently controversial publicist.
The comedian also laid down the rules for the evening, including keeping speeches within the time limit and following the dress code, taking playful jabs at those who don’t comply. O’Brien’s wit extended to addressing actress Karla Sofía Gascón’s past social media comments, as well as joking about fellow celebrities’ attire choices.
The night featured powerful performances, including Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande’s rendition of ‘Defying Gravity’ from ‘Wicked’, as well as individual performances by Erivo of ‘Home’ from ‘The Wiz’ and Grande singing ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ to open the show.
Stars like Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, and Selena Gomez dazzled on the red carpet, showcasing stunning looks and bringing family and loved ones as their dates. The evening also saw touching tributes to recently deceased actor Gene Hackman and heartwarming moments like Sebastian Stan attending with his proud mother, Georgeta Orlovschi.
Overall, the 2025 Oscars was a night filled with laughter, awe-inspiring performances, and stunning fashion moments, solidifying its place as a memorable event in Hollywood’s history.
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