Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscars Monologue 2024

Jimmy's opening monologue from the 96th Academy Awards. #Oscars

About Jimmy Kimmel Live:

Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of Emmy®-nominated “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” ABC’s late-night talk show. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is well known for its huge viral video successes, with over 15 billion views and more than 18 million subscribers on the show’s YouTube channel. Some of Kimmel’s most popular comedy bits include “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets,” “Lie Witness News,” “Unnecessary Censorship,” “Halloween Candy YouTube Challenge,” and music videos like “I (Wanna) Channing All Over Your Tatum.”

[kg]

Note to Will Smith... RDJ just a gave masterclass on how to handle a very average joke.

[Bjorks]

That joke about Robert Downey Jr. wasn't the best but I gave props to RDJ for handling it like a champ. He could've just slapped Kimmel on stage if he wanted too 😂

[keeleybee]

The way Ryan pulled his sister over was so cute!

[Horror-Man]

"Yorgos is as good as mine" is a perfect dad joke!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[AustinPPutnam]

The BEST part of the whole monologue was when he shouted out the behind-the-scenes workers. A lot of people have no idea how hard they work to bring us what we watch.

[antonlvdm]

That Foster/De Niro stat is actually mind-boggling. Must be amazing to have such longevity in such a ruthless industry!

[vars]

"Ryan you're so hot. Let's go camping together and not tell our wives."

Jimmy has a huge mancrush 😂

[peteradamski]

Great job acknowledging the people behind the scenes. They do so much and never get enough credit. Great monolog as well.

[menace]

the fact that RDJ reaction had more laughs than the joke itself :D

[emilym]

I know you're clapping but YOU'RE the ones who didn't vote for her!!!

[Snap.Crackle.Pop.]

Nice monolog; my favorite part was Jodi Foster and Robert DiNero being recognized for receiving Oscar nods 48 years ago and who were both again in this audience as nominees. Of all the stars who got camera time during Kimmel’s opening, Jodi Foster simply SPARKLED above the rest. Please, Jodi, more movies!!❤

[jeswainston]

The Foster/Deniro joke about age made me laugh out loud man…

[swoozie]

The “thank you for that partial standing ovation” made me roll my head back laughing for some reason.

[chriss]

Glad to see the workers get a call out here. America is made because of the working class!! 💪

[dramaqueenG]

My son is a member of IATSE, the union that represents all of the behind-the-scenes workers. He was SO gratified that he and all of his colleagues got a bit of recognition there. These guys work really hard and at all kinds of crazy hours of the day and night and they deserve all the thanks that we can give them.

[johndaley]

Jimmys a real one for shouting out the laborers and giving them their props. Much respect

[apulliam]

I can't wait to see Guillermo have tequila shots with celebrities 😂

[benedelbi]

What a very "distinguished gentleman" was that Dog! How gorgeous.

[Al-rmiz]

“Let’s go camping together and not tell our wives “ 😂

[rohithn]

Ricky Gervais should host all the Oscars.hes freaking funny😂