Jimmy Kimmel kickstarts Oscars 90 with wit and wisdom!

March 05, 2018 06:51

And the 90th Academy Awards are underway.

Host for the second consecutive year, Jimmy Kimmel gets last year's envelope mix-up out of the way with the mandatory jokes, "This year, when you hear your name called, don't get up right away. Give us a minute."

"Oscar is still number one. Oscar is the most respected man. Keeps his hands where you can see them and no p*** at all. He is literally the statue of liberty."

The Harvey Weinstein digs are quick to follow followed by a nod to Black Panther and Wonder Woman's success underlining this year's gender and race inclusive theme.

Photograph: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

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