The explosive moment at the 2024 Oscars became the center of controversy when host Jimmy Kimmel shocked the audience by reading aloud a scathing post from former President Donald Trump. But few knew that just moments before, Kimmel’s wife had pleaded with him: “Please don’t read this.”
Kimmel’s wife tried to stop him—but he defied her
Molly McNearney, both the Oscars’ co-producer and Kimmel’s wife, warned him not to bring politics into Hollywood’s biggest night. Yet Jimmy Kimmel chose the opposite—he boldly read Trump’s Truth Social post, where the former president mocked his hosting skills.
A brutal comeback that rocked the room
Kimmel didn’t stop at reading. He fired back instantly with a savage jab:
“I’m surprised you’re still awake. Isn’t it past your jail time?”
The audience roared with laughter, but the heavy political undertone left many unsettled.
A wife’s confession: “I wasn’t proud”
After the ceremony, Molly McNearney admitted she felt “not proud” of failing to stop her husband. “I told him not to read it. He still did. And I wish I could’ve stopped him,” she confessed in an interview.
Hollywood vs. Politics: Is this just the beginning?
The moment has reignited the long-running feud between Hollywood and Donald Trump. To some, it was a hilarious highlight of the night. To others, it was a reckless and unnecessary provocation.
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