Conan O'Brien Reveals 2 Strict Rules For Showing An Oscar Award On Screen

Conan O’Brien, host of the 2025 Oscars, revealed on his podcast that the Academy had strict guidelines for portraying the Oscar statue, rejecting his ideas for promo videos involving the statue being portrayed in domestic scenarios. Despite wanting to portray Oscar in an apron or on a couch, he was told Oscar could never be horizontal or wear clothing. Conan also faced red tape while trying to include gummy snacks in attendee gift boxes, as Disney vetoed the idea.

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