THE Oscars took place last night at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O’Brien as the host of the glitzy event.
The comedian and TV personality, 61, was at the helm of the star-studded ceremony, cracking jokes and setting the mood.
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But as well as being the host for the 97th Academy Awards, Conan also did something very sweet for the audience watching the event.
Conan’s sweet and very iconic selection of gifts has been revealed.
And not only that, but the extremely sweet handwritten note he penned to every Academy Awards attendee has been shared.
Ramin Setoodeh from Variety magazine shared a photo of the snack box hidden underneath every seat at the Oscars.
The note read: “Dear star/seat filler, I hope you enjoy these complimentary snacks.
“I tried my best to include a gummy, but Disney said it was a ‘hard pass’.
“Have a great night, Conan.”
After Conan signed off the sweet note, he also doodled an illustration of himself at the bottom of the page.
Alongside the photo of the snack box that Ramin shared, he penned: “There’s a note from Conan under every #Oscars seat with a snack box of water and a pretzel.“
‘THIS IS SO THOUGHTFUL’
Reacting to the sweet gesture on X, fans were quick to share their thoughts on the thoughtful snack box with many branding it thoughtful, iconic and genius.
One person said: “This is so thoughtful.”
A second added: “@ConanOBrien You’re kicking butt tonight! Thanks for the memories.”
“That’s actually the cutest thing I’ve seen today…wow,” penned a third.
“What a gentleman,” swooned a fourth.
INSIDE THE OSCARS $2M SWAG BAGS
Here’s a breakdown of the lavish items included in this year’s Oscars swag bag:
Luxury Travel Experiences
– Maldives Getaway: Four-night stay at JOALI Maldives and JOALI BEING resorts, including butler service, spa treatments, and eco-luxury dining – $16,000.
– Sri Lanka Wellness Retreat: Five-night stay at Santani resort offering spa treatments, wellness cuisine and serene landscapes – $6,000.
– Barcelona Stay: Five nights at the five-star Cotton House Hotel, ideal for exploring the city’s culinary and cultural gems – $3,000.
– 3D Wellness Retreat: Virtual session for inner peace and joy cultivation.
Cosmetic Procedures and Skincare
– ArtLipo Plastic Surgery: Revolutionary Celebrity Arms and Legs Liposuction – Over $20,000.
– Miage Skincare Set: Four luxury products using RIT-5 Skin Renewal Complex – $500.
– Danucera D22 Tonic: High-performance exfoliating and hydrating toner – $100.
– IERIAS NAMA Sacred Glow Set: Premium skincare collection with botanical and gemstone ingredients – $350.
– INSTYTUTUM Gift Set: Three-piece skincare set featuring next-gen active components – $350.
– Mermaid Cove Cosmetics Trio: Sustainable beauty products including soap, masque, and moisturiser.
– Neue Theory Gift Box: Wellness items like plant-based protein powders and Digest + Debloat product – $220.
Fashion and Accessories
– Nomatic Bag: Water-resistant, multi-compartment functional bag – $300.
– Sattaché Classic Bag: Eco-friendly luxury shoe bag – $200.
– Bored Rebel Tee: Limited-edition “L.A. Strong” t-shirt supporting wildfire victims – $60.
– BAGCEIT: Portable seat for designer bags.
Unique Experiences
– Jewellery Bar by OMGIGI: Design-your-own jewellery experience for up to 10 guests – Up to $500.
– Daniel Ashley Co. Luxury Journey: Exclusive invite-only luxury experience.
Home and Lifestyle
– John Boos Cutting Boards: High-quality kitchen essentials.
– Brook37 The Atelier Tea Set: Luxury tea gift box.
– Cate Brown Studio Dog Wear & Toss Pillows: Handcrafted luxury items – $500 each.
– Greenworks Tools: Various power tools for household projects.
– Iceland Coffee Table Book: A stunning $950 book featuring Icelandic art and music.
Food and Beverages
– Beboe Edibles: High-end cannabis edibles.
– Dogwalkers Cannabis Prerolls: Premium cannabis products.
– Frontera Wine: Chile’s leading wine brand.
– Señorita Hemp Margaritas: Non-alcoholic THC-infused beverages.
Charity and Wellness Services
– Bright Harbor Membership: $1M worth of personalised disaster recovery support for wildfire victims – $1M+.
– Maison Contractors Services: Complimentary project management and a 50% discount on rebuilding services.
– Function Health Membership: Access to 100+ lab tests for whole-body health insights – $500.
Miscellaneous
– Ancestry.com Membership: Genealogical research access.
– Blanc par rouGe Gift Set: Premium wine and accessories – $250.
A fifth then quizzed: “HOW DOES ONE BECOME A SEAT FILLER AT THE OSCARS???”
While a sixth said: “With the same little doodle he’s been doing on fan mail since the 90s ohhhh my sweet baby boy.”
POSSIBLE PAY DAY
Although it has not officially been revealed what Conan is likely to be being paid for his Oscars hosting stint – there is some hefty speculation.
According to reports, Conan will likely have been paid around $15,000 to host the 2025 Oscars.
Jimmy Kimmel previously seemingly shared how much he earned while hosting the Oscars in a previous year.
Wanda Sykes appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2022 ahead of hosting the ceremony that year.
Chatting to Jimmy, who had hosted the Oscars in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024, the hosting salary was seemingly revealed.
“I got paid $15,000 to host the Oscars,” Jimmy said in a clip posted on YouTube.
“And there was one of me! You know it probably sounds like a lot for one night, but it’s months of work leading up to it. You’re getting robbed.”
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