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Bob Dylan's absence from the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, did not go unnoticed. The 83-year-old music icon was reportedly invited to both present and perform at the Oscars 2025 ceremony but declined, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Bob Dylan certainly isn’t a stranger to the Oscars, as he has previously appeared on ABC’s awards season lynchpin. On hand to perform the original song “Things Have Changed” from the Curtis Hanson film Wonder Boys, Dylan ended up walking away with the trophy for 2001’s Best Original Song winner.

Both host Conan O'Brien and best original song presenter Mick Jagger suggested that the 'Complete Unknown' subject had passed on attending the ceremony.

Comedian and late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien hosted the 2025 Oscars, delivering many hilarious jokes that leaned into controversy.

The host then turned to Timothée Chalamet, who he noted is “nominated for his portrayal of Bob Dylan” in “A Complete Unknown.” “Bob Dylan wanted to be here tonight, but not that badly,” O’Brien joked.

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The comedian joked about the length of “The Brutalist” and the “Emilia Pérez” actress Karla Sofia Gascón’s offensive social media posts.

Oscars monologue spoofed Demi Moore's "The Substance," then took aim at the tweet controversy around "Emilia Pérez."

The Oscar ceremony had its flaws, as usual, but the humor was surprisingly good thanks largely to host Conan O'Brien.

In January, Conan O’Brien described his hosting gig at the 2025 ... read them from the teleprompter instead. “To play Bob Dylan, Timothée Chalamet learned how to sing,” one said.