Oscars 2024: Kimmel Roasts Crowd, Blunt & Gosling Spar, Cena Goes Nude

The 96th Academy Awards were filled with more than just awards! Here are some of the night's most entertaining moments:

 

Kimmel Takes Jabs at Academy and Snubs

• Host Jimmy Kimmel addressed the elephant in the room: the lack of nominations for Greta Gerwig ("Barbie") and Margot Robbie.
• He playfully roasted the audience for not voting for Gerwig, sparking laughter and applause.

 

Canine Captivates Crowd

• Messi, the border collie from "Anatomy of a Fall," stole the show with his red carpet and VIP treatment.
• Kimmel even acknowledged him as a potential "performance of the year" contender.

 

"Barbenheimer" Rivalry Heats Up (But Not Really)

• Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, representing "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," presented a stunt performer tribute.
• They playfully poked fun at the supposed "Barbenheimer" rivalry, with Gosling suggesting "Barbie" overshadowed "Oppenheimer."
• Blunt retorted with humor, shutting down the rivalry narrative.

 

John Cena's "Nude" Presentation

• Wrestler-turned-actor John Cena presented the best costume design award in a seemingly nude state.
• After some back-and-forth with Kimmel, the lights mysteriously flickered, revealing Cena in a golden toga.
• This playful stunt offered a lighthearted moment.

 

Stone Misses Wins, But Wins Best Actress

• Emma Stone, star of "Poor Things," unfortunately missed her film's costume design, makeup & hair, and production design wins due to a bathroom break.
• Thankfully, she returned in time to claim her Best Actress award.

 

Gosling Goes "Kenough" with Surprise Performance

• Ryan Gosling surprised audiences with a performance of "I'm Just Ken" from "Barbie."
• Starting shyly, he transitioned to an energetic number with other Kens, culminating in a guest appearance by Slash of Guns N' Roses.

 

Kimmel Responds to Trump's Social Media Tirade

• Kimmel addressed Donald Trump's social media criticism of the ceremony and himself.
• Trump called Kimmel a "washed up" host and the ceremony "boring" and "unfair."

 

• Kimmel's witty retort: "Isn't it past your jail time?"

 

These lighthearted moments added humor and personality to the 96th Academy Awards, making it a memorable night for viewers.