Oscars 2025: Conan O’Brien Kickstarts Show With Parody of Demi Moore’s The Substance, Hilarious Digs at Wicked, Conclave and More

At the 2025 Oscars, Conan O’Brien delivered a wildly amusing monologue filled with jabs at Demi Moore’s film The Substance, which had earned her a Best Actress nomination. In addition, he poked fun at movies like The Brutalist, Wicked, Conclave, and others, all while good-naturedly teasing the high-profile celebrities in attendance on Hollywood’s grandest stage.

In a tuxedo, O’Brien emerged from within Moore’s body as depicted in The Substance, in a pre-recorded video. Once on stage, he greeted Demi with, “Hi, Demi. How are you? That was quite strange. Yeah, a bit awkward. I seem to have lost my car keys.

After that, the seasoned talk show host and humorist switched to jokingly criticize other attendees. He quipped, “In case you missed ‘Conclave,’ here’s a quick summary: It’s a film centered around the Catholic Church, though there’s no need for concern.

He quipped, “Yet another film up for the best picture award is ‘I’m Still Here.’ Remarkable piece of cinema. It tells the story of a woman who bravely carries on after her husband mysteriously vanishes. When my spouse watched it, she labeled it as the most uplifting movie of the year.

In a turn of events, even the host wasn’t spared from the charm of Timothée Chalamet, who was nominated for portraying Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown.

“Bob Dylan wanted to be here tonight, but not that badly,” O’Brien said.

Additionally, he admired the energetic showcase by Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo that initiated the occasion. Regarding Wicked, he humorously commented, “It’s an ideal film for anyone who, after watching The Wizard of Oz, wondered where all the supporting characters went to university.

2019’s Oscar-nominated films have sparked numerous debates, providing the perfect material for the host to comment on. In a playful jab at The Brutalist’s AI usage, O’Brien made a witty remark, “Unlike the show we’re making now, we didn’t rely on AI for this production. No AI involved. Instead, we opted for a more traditional approach – we employ child labor… I mean, they’re still people.

Regarding the controversial racially charged tweets of Karla Sofia Gascón, who plays Emilia Pérez on the show Karla, Jimmy Kimmel humorously commented, “Karla, if you’re going to comment about the Oscars, remember, my name is not Jim.

Regarding Conclave, he jokingly commented, “Conclave is a film about the Catholic Church, but don’t let that scare you off.

As a lifestyle expert, let me share an amusing comment I made: “Another contender for the Best Picture award is ‘I’m Still Here’. A truly remarkable film that tells the story of a woman who bravely moves forward after her spouse mysteriously disappears. When my wife watched it, she labeled it as this year’s uplifting masterpiece.

Following Jimmy Kimmel’s stint as host, Conan O’Brien stepped in for the 2025 Oscars. Notably, he has also hosted the MTV Movie Awards, the Emmys on two occasions, and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. In a humorous and clever introduction, Nick Offerman referred to him as a “four-time Oscar spectator.

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2025-03-03 04:22