"Tonight's Oscars are being watched by more than a billion people around the world. Let's say hi to some of them. If you're watching from Spain... Hi, I'm Conan O'Brien and it is a pleasure to welcome you to the Oscars. O'Brien said the exact same thing in Spanish for those watching from Argentina. And to our friends in Los Angeles... the same welcome in Spanish to honor Spanish-speakers there, and to bring home the point that all were welcome."
"If I can be serious for just a moment, everyone watching right now around the world is all too aware that these are very chaotic, frightening times, okay? It's at moments like these that I believe that the Oscars are particularly resonant. 31 countries across six continents are represented this evening. And every film we salute is the product of thousands of people speaking different languages, working hard to make something of beauty."
"We pay tribute tonight not just to film, but to the ideals of global artistry, collaboration, patience, resilience, and that rarest of qualities today—optimism. So let us, please, celebrate not because we think all is well but because we believe in these values."
During the Oscars opening monologue, host Conan O'Brien delivered remarks emphasizing diversity and international collaboration. He greeted viewers in Spanish from multiple countries and spoke to Spanish-speakers in Los Angeles, highlighting the global nature of the ceremony. O'Brien then shifted to a more serious tone, acknowledging the current chaotic times and emphasizing the Oscars' significance. He noted that 31 countries across six continents were represented at the event, with every film being a product of thousands of people speaking different languages working together. O'Brien celebrated global artistry, collaboration, patience, resilience, and optimism, positioning the ceremony as a tribute to these ideals during uncertain times.
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