Oscars: Conan O'Brien mocks Timothee Chalamet controversy in opening monologue Conan O'Brien's Oscars opening monologue poked fun at Timothee Chalamet's recent controversy. 15 March 2026 Conan O'Brien couldn't resist poking fun at Timothee Chalamet's ballet and opera controversy as he opened the Academy Awards on Sunday (15.03.26). Conan O'Brien returned as Oscars host The 62-year-old presenter returned to host the Oscars for the second year in a row, and during his opening monologue he took a playful swipe at the Marty Supreme star's recent comments that "no one cares" about the art forms.