Jimmy Kimmel on How the Oscars Are Held in a Mall: ‘Last Night, Barbra Streisand Was This Close to a Hot Topic Store’
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By Michael Schneider
Published on March 17, 2026.
Jimmy Kimmel, host of the Oscars four times, revealed that the Academy Awards are held in a shopping mall, the Ovation Hollywood, formerly known as Hollywood and Highland, which has been home to the Oscars since 2002. Kimmel's studio is located across the street from the Dolby Theatre. He also commented on the Oscars' performance, including "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" with Michael B. Jordan winning best actor. Kimmel also mentioned that the most unexpected moment of the night was a tie for best live action short, suggesting that the Oscars should settle ties with a race to the stage. He criticized President Trump's handling of the war on Iran and FCC chairman Brendan Carr's threats to strip TV stations of licenses if the Trump administration disagrees with their coverage.
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