Oscars TV Review: Conan O’Brien Nails It In Hosting Debut On A Night Of Celebration For Cinema, L.A. & Gene Hackman

The Oscars saw big wins for Anora, The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez, but the Conan O'Brien-hosted show was also a win for Hollywood after a long year.

March 3, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Jennifer Chapman

Sure, OBriens crack that Anorais having a good night.

It was partially a case of running on adrenaline.

But hey, it takes a village, right?

Los Angeles first responders are honored onstage Sunday at by host Conan O’Brien at the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California

Los Angeles first responders are honored onstage Sunday during the OscarsGetty

And that, to quote that other Rolling Stones leader Keith Richards, is as wicked as it seems.

Mikey Madison at the OscarsGetty Images