Karla Sofía Gascón Compliments Conan O'Brien's 'Fantastic' Job Hosting Oscars After He Poked Fun at Her Controversy

Mar. 15, 2025

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Karla Sofía Gascónis singingConan O’Brien’s praises after hisOscars2025 hosting gig.

TheEmilia Pérezstar, who wasup for Best Actressat the ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 2, referenced the jokes he made about her as she sharedphotos from the eveningto Instagram the following day.

In the caption, she wrote in Spanish, “Thanks to the members of@theacademyfor the nomination as best leading actress, for the invitation to the gala; I really liked it, very entertaining and funny, especially its fabulous hostJimmy Kimmel, he is fantastic, every day he looks more like the great Conan O’Brien. 😘”

Gascón, 52, was referring to the partof O’Brien’s jokein which the comedian, 61, told the audience, “Karla, if you’re going to tweet about the Oscars, remember, my name is Jimmy Kimmel.”

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“I loved hugging so many friends and colleagues on this return,” Gascón continued in her caption. “Congratulations to all the winners, especially to [Emilia PérezBest Supporting Actress]@zoesaldanaand [Best Original Songsongwriters]@camilleofficiel@clementducol.”

She concluded, “Thank you@netflix@whynotproductions_officiel#jacquesaudiard♥️Thank you Emilia Pérez for having taught me so many things.”

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The actress had previously opted out of several major award shows since facing backlash, anddid not attend the Oscar nominee dinnerat the Academy Museum on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

She did, however, attend the recent 50th annual César Awards in Paris on Friday, Feb. 28, marking herfirst appearance at an eventfollowing backlash to her old social-media posts. She was nominated for best actress at the French event.

source: people.com