This Is the Greatest Oscars Host of All Time — And He Came When We Needed Him Most

Ahead of Conan O'Brien's debut as Oscars host, we look back at the performance of the best host of all time, Hugh Jackman.

February 28, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Becky Simmons

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Today on Collider, we review the ten films nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards.

Jackman’s earnestness puts the glib, dismissive comedy of most hosts to shame.

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