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Timothee Chalamet ‘embarrassed’ by Oscars host’s brutal joke minutes into ceremony
Conan O'Brien referenced Timothée Chalamet's remark dismissing ballet and opera, joking about security concerns from those communities at the Oscars ceremony.
- On Sunday, March 15, 2026, comedian Conan O'Brien hosted the 98th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, returning for his second consecutive year to entertain the global audience.
- Actor Timothée Chalamet's controversial remarks that "no one cares" about ballet or opera, made during a February 21 Variety and CNN town hall, became the target of O'Brien's opening monologue.
- During his monologue, the comedian quipped, "I'm told there's concern about attacks... from both the opera and ballet communities," adding, "They're just mad you left out jazz."
- The camera panned to Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner as they reacted; Chalamet laughed on camera, though body language expert Darren Stanton noted Jenner appeared less amused by the dig.
- Beyond the roast, O'Brien surprised attendees with gift boxes containing snacks worth $85 at a theater and joked that guests uncomfortable with politics could attend an alternate ceremony hosted by Kid Rock.
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The joke during the Oscars against Chalamet's opera and ballet commentary.
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