Jimmy Kimmel's Oscars opening jokes were on the nose — especially for Robert Downey Jr.

Jimmy Kimmel returned to host the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday for his fourth time. Here's what he said during his monologue.

Weeks before the 96th Academy Awards, Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel told The Times, 'I'm not always classy and pristine.' His opening monologue Sunday reflected just that. The late-night comedian tackled buzzy headlines — ranging from the Hollywood strikes to the Oscar-nominated 'Barbenheimer' powerhouse duo — as he returned for the fourth time to host the industry's biggest night. He also had 'Oppenheimer' star and Oscar nominee Robert Downey Jr. in his sights.

For months, the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA negotiated with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to address several pressing issues, including residuals and the growing use of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry. The writers’ strike ended in late September 2023, and the actors’ strike ended in early November .

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