Oscars 2024: In Which Ryan Gosling And "Weird Barbie" Give Host Jimmy Kimmel A Ken-ergy Boost

The announcement video is nothing short of hilarious

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for a healthy dose of entertainment this awards season because Jimmy Kimmel is set to host Oscars 2024. Just a quick scroll through the comedian's latest Instagram post and you'll be in for a treat. Jimmy's announcement video is nothing short of hilarious, especially after the Oscars faced backlash for snubbing talents like Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig in the Best Actress and Best Director categories for Barbie. So, how did they decide to share the big host reveal? With a Barbie-themed extravaganza, of course. The video kicks off with Jimmy, looking utterly lost, trying to navigate his way through "Oscarland." Desperate for directions, he rings the doorbell of a random house, only to be greeted by Kate McKinnon, who introduces herself as the quirky "Weird Barbie." 

After some banter about which type of Ken Jimmy might be, he finally introduces himself and asks for directions to Hollywood. The quirky adventure continues as Weird Barbie unfolds a giant map, attempting to guide Jimmy on the right path, but he's still utterly confused. So, she invites him to join her on a ride in the "weird wagon," a whimsical cartoony car. As they journey along, they bump into another car, sending them flying in the air before landing in Oscarland.

Enter America Ferrera, who delivers an inspiring speech, drawing from her viral Barbie monologue to uplift a nervous Jimmy Kimmel. However, Jimmy's attempt to reciprocate with a humorous line: “What you're saying is hosting the Oscars is harder than being a woman,” leads to an awkward moment swiftly corrected by Weird Barbie.