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Conan Roasts Chalamet's Opera Jab at Oscars
16 Mar
Summary
- Conan O'Brien hosted the 98th Academy Awards.
- He joked about Timothee Chalamet's 'opera and ballet' comments.
- Leonardo DiCaprio was called the 'king of memes'.
Conan O'Brien, hosting the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday night, initiated his role by playfully addressing controversial remarks made by Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet regarding opera and ballet. O'Brien's opening monologue targeted Chalamet, referencing the backlash from arts communities following the actor's declaration that 'no one cares' about these genres.
Further into the ceremony, O'Brien amusingly referred to Leonardo DiCaprio as the 'king of memes,' prompting DiCaprio to create a live meme on demand. Michael B. Jordan was also a subject of O'Brien's humor, with jokes centering on his performance as twins in the acclaimed film 'Sinners.'
The 98th Academy Awards, held at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, honored the best films of 2025. Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' led with a record 16 nominations, competing for Best Picture alongside nine other films. The ceremony recognized achievements across various categories, including acting, directing, and screenwriting.
