Conan O’Brien kicked off the 97th Oscars with a heartfelt monologue that touched on this year’s nominated movies and actors, as well as tackling social media controversies. The comedian poked fun at Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón’s past tweets, joking about her publicist’s record for using the F-word. He also gave a surprise shoutout to actress Emilia Pérez, advising her on how to tweet about the Oscars without controversy.
However, O’Brien took a more serious tone later in his monologue, highlighting what the Oscars truly represent at their core. “Now, for almost a century, we have paused every spring to celebrate an art form that has the power to unite us,” he said. Despite the challenges of wildfires and divisive politics, O’Brien assured viewers that the magic and joy of film would endure.
Before his monologue, O’Brien kicked off the show with a parody of “The Substance” and brought attention to necessary cookies for the website’s functionality. The comedian’s heartwarming words set the tone for an evening that honored the art of film and its ability to bring people together.
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