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Conan O’Brien Steering ‘Away’ from Normal ‘Antics’ During Oscars Hosting Gig After Losing Parents


Conan O’Brien is steering 'away' from his usual 'antics' as he gears up to host the Oscars after the deaths of his parents, a source exclusively tells Closer.

Conan O’Brien had his world turned upside down after both his parents died just three days apart in December 2024, and a source exclusively tells Closer that he’s taking his Oscars hosting duty seriously and steering “away” from his usual “antics.” The insider reveals that Conan’s mission as the 2025 Oscars host is to create “a love letter to the people of Los Angeles,” which has been his permanent home for the last 16 years. “It’s a huge moment for Conan and he’s going to have to walk a tightrope because of these sensitive issues, but he’s up to the challenge and has the support system around him to actually pull this off and make the show one for the history books!”

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