Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan at the Oscars 2025: A Night of Music and Movies

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The 2025 Oscars ceremony was a night to remember, with music legends and Hollywood stars coming together to celebrate the best in film. Mick Jagger, the iconic frontman of The Rolling Stones, was on hand to present the award for Best Original Song, and he didn't disappoint. As he took the stage, Jagger revealed that he wasn't the first choice to present the award, and that the producers had actually wanted Bob Dylan to do the honors. However, Dylan declined the invitation, reportedly saying that the producers should find someone younger.

Jagger, who is 81 years old, poked fun at his own age, saying "I'm younger" and proceeding to present the award to the winner, "El Mal" from the movie Emilia Pérez. The song, which was featured in the Netflix musical drama, was a surprise winner, and Jagger's presentation was a highlight of the evening. The ceremony, which was hosted by Conan O'Brien, also featured a number of other memorable moments, including a tribute to the James Bond franchise and a performance by a surprise musical guest. The evening's big winner was the movie Anora, which took home five awards, including Best Picture.

Bob Dylan, who was the subject of the biopic A Complete Unknown, was also a topic of conversation during the ceremony. The movie, which stars Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, was nominated for eight awards, including Best Actor for Chalamet's performance. Although Chalamet didn't win, he did recently take home the SAG Award for his portrayal of the music legend. Dylan himself praised the film and Chalamet's performance, saying that the actor is "brilliant" and would be "completely believable" as him.

The 2025 Oscars ceremony was also notable for the number of movies that were nominated for awards. Some of the notable nominees included:

• Anora, which won five awards, including Best Picture
• The Brutalist, which won two awards, including Best Actor for Adrien Brody
• Emilia Pérez, which won one award, including Best Original Song for "El Mal"
• A Complete Unknown, which was nominated for eight awards, including Best Actor for Timothée Chalamet

The ceremony was attended by a number of Hollywood stars, including Mick Jagger and his girlfriend, Melanie Hamrick, who made a rare public appearance together at the pre-Oscars dinner.

In addition to the awards ceremony, the 2025 Oscars also featured a number of other events, including the pre-Oscars dinner, which was attended by Jagger and Hamrick. The couple, who have been together since 2014, made a rare public appearance together, with Jagger wearing a stylish baby pink bomber jacket and Hamrick wearing a strapless black midi dress. The evening was a celebration of entertainment and the arts, and it was a night to remember for the stars and fans in attendance.

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