Jimmy Kimmel, renowned as the host and executive producer of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” opened the 2024 Oscars with his characteristic humour.
Jimmy Kimmel, marking his fourth stint as host, entered following a “Barbie” scene featuring Margot Robbie. Kimmel playfully engaged with the audience, commenting on the Oscars’ earlier start time while humorously predicting a delayed conclusion.
He humorously criticized “Madame Web” and commented on “Barbie’s” unexpected success and Greta Gerwig’s direction, highlighting her absence in the Best Director nominations. Kimmel quipped about Robbie and Ryan Gosling’s “genetic lottery” win and invited Gosling to a secretive camping trip.
Discussing “Oppenheimer,” Kimmel joked about Christopher Nolan’s aversion to technology and commented light-heartedly on Robert Downey Jr.’s past.
He drew parallels between Emma Stone’s role in “Poor Things” and political speeches, critiqued the length of recent films, and cleverly remarked on Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Kimmel also mentioned Robert De Niro and Jodie Foster’s nominations, humorously commenting on De Niro’s personal life.
He celebrated Hollywood’s behind-the-scenes teams, thanking the Teamsters for their solidarity during strikes and humorously promising an extended show for more crew overtime.
