Jimmy Kimmel celebrated the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements and addressed the Harvey Weinstein scandal in an Oscars opening monologue that was unafraid to confront politics – or the envelope fiasco of last year’s ceremony.
In a speech that was preceded by a parody of a black and white Oscars newsreel, in honour of the 90th anniversary of the Academy Awards, Kimmel began by addressing the incorrect announcement of the best picture award at the 2017 Oscars.
While Kimmel largely avoided the Trump-heavy tone of his monologue of last year, he did aim a few barbs at the current administration.
Kimmel added that advocates from various causes would be invited to speak during the ceremony.