Oscars 2025 Review: Timothée Chalamet and Conan O'Brien Steal the Show

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The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars 2025, was a night to remember, with Timothée Chalamet and Conan O'Brien being the center of attention. Chalamet, who was nominated for Best Actor for his performance in the biopic A Complete Known, walked the red carpet in a yellow custom Givenchy suit, turning heads with his stylish outfit. Although he walked the carpet by himself, he had a special plus one by his side the entire night, his girlfriend Kylie Jenner.

Before the ceremony began, Chalamet was spotted holding hands and kissing Jenner inside the Dolby Theatre. They were seated together in the front row, continuing the affection throughout the night. Host Conan O'Brien also called on Chalamet in his opening monologue, making a joke about his suit and bike safety. Adam Sandler later made an appearance during O'Brien's opening segment, in his signature look: a hoodie and basketball shorts, which sparked a humorous exchange between the two.

O'Brien's hosting skills were praised for being light and loose, making the ceremony feel more relaxed and enjoyable. He effectively defused some tension by acknowledging the presence of scandal-stricken Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofia Gascón and navigated a transition into an earnest message of support for members of the Hollywood community affected by the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles. The ceremony also featured some funny bits, including a production number promising not to waste time and a parody ad for "CinemaStreams," a product that fuses hundreds of smartphone screens to make what sounds suspiciously like a movie theater.

Some of the notable moments of the night included Adam Sandler's surprise cameo, where he was called out for breaking the Oscars dress code by wearing a hoodie and basketball shorts. Sandler responded to O'Brien's jokes by saying he liked the way he looked because he's a good person and didn't care about what he wore. The exchange ended with Sandler storming out of the Dolby Theatre, but not before kissing Timothée Chalamet on the head in front of his date, Kylie Jenner. The night also featured a performance by a sandworm from Dune, which played "Chopsticks" on the piano and then returned for a harp solo.

The Oscars 2025 also featured a star-studded red carpet, with many celebrities dressed to impress. Some of the notable attendees included Conan O'Brien, Adam Sandler, and Timothée Chalamet, among others. The ceremony was a celebration of the best in film, with many awards given out to deserving winners. The night was a success, with many praising O'Brien's hosting skills and the light and loose atmosphere of the ceremony. The Oscars 2025 will be remembered as a night of fun, laughter, and celebration of the film industry.