The 2025 Oscars commenced with Conan O'Brien making his debut as host, following Harrison Ford's withdrawal due to illness. Paying tribute to Los Angeles after recent wildfires, a film montage celebrated the city's spirit, accompanied by performances from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. O'Brien's monologue featured a jab at actress Karla Sofía Gascón over her controversial past tweets, bringing a comedic yet pointed energy to the event. The audience's reception reflected the ongoing conversations around accountability in Hollywood.
"A little fact for you, Anora uses the 'F-word' 479 times. That's three more than the record set by Karla Sofía Gascón's publicist." - Conan O'Brien during the Oscars monologue
"Karla Sofía Gascón is here tonight, and Karla if you are going to tweet about the Oscars, remember, my name is Jimmy Kimmel." - Conan O'Brien's humorous comment directed at Gascón
The montage paid tribute to the strength and community shown by those living in LA following the devastating wildfires that gripped the county in January.
Following the performance, O'Brien launched his first-ever Oscars presenting monologue, after Harrison Ford pulled out of the event due to illness.
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