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Conan O'Brien Kicks Off 98th Academy Awards, First Award Goes to Amy Madigan
O'Brien's monologue addressed backlash to Chalamet's ballet and opera remarks and featured satire on Best Picture nominees to engage viewers at the ceremony.
- Host Conan O'Brien launched the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre, hosting for the second consecutive year. He opened with a skit dressed as Aunt Gladys from "Weapons" before delivering his monologue.
- Referencing actor Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments that "no one cares" about ballet or opera, O'Brien mocked the "Marty Supreme" nominee during his monologue. Chalamet's Best Actor odds plummeted from 81 per cent in January to 33 per cent by early March following the backlash.
- Addressing the geopolitical climate, O'Brien warned the ceremony "could get political" and jokingly suggested an alternate broadcast hosted by Kid Rock at Dave & Buster's for the uncomfortable. He noted 31 countries across six continents are represented, emphasizing resilience and optimism.
- Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress for "Weapons," setting a record for the longest time between a first nomination and a win. Her victory came 40 years after her initial nomination for "Twice in a Lifetime" in 1986.
- Joking about artificial intelligence's rise in Hollywood, O'Brien declared himself the "last human host of the Academy Awards." He quipped that next year's ceremony would be hosted by a "Waymo in a tux," alluding to the autonomous vehicle company.
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