Oscars Monologue Roasts ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill, the Golden Globes and Non-Televised Categories

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Ellise Shafer Oscars hosts Amy Schumer, Regina Hall and Wanda Sykes brought the heat during their opening monologue on Sunday, making jokes about everything from the Golden Globes to Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill to the Oscars themselves.After DJ Khaled introduced the hosts on stage, the monologue started off strong with Schumer saying: “This year, the Academy hired three women to host because it’s cheaper than hiring one man.”The hosts then turned to Timothée Chalamet, who rocked a sparkly blazer with no shirt underneath to this year’s ceremony. “We’ve been dealing with COVID for two years.

It’s been really hard on people,” Hall said, as Schumer followed: “Yeah, I mean just look at Timothée Chalamet.” “Oh god, what happened?” Sykes asked.

Hall replied, “You know what? I’d still smash,” as the camera panned to a blushing Chalamet.The monologue also looked inward to the Oscars themselves, specifically regarding the Academy’s decision to present eight craft categories off-camera this year.

The choice was met with fierce backlash from many in Hollywood, although the Academy stuck by its decision. “As many of you know, a decision was made to present some behind-the-scenes awards in the first hour,” Schumer said. “It was a difficult and controversial decision, but I think we’ve moved on,” Sykes added.