Bob Dylan Declines Oscars Invitation, Mick Jagger Steps In as Presenter
The legendary musician turned down offers to perform and present at the 2025 Academy Awards, with Mick Jagger filling the role and delivering a lighthearted take on Dylan's absence.
- Bob Dylan declined invitations to perform and present the Best Original Song award at the 97th Academy Awards, citing no official reason publicly.
- Mick Jagger, who was a surprise presenter for the award, joked about replacing Dylan and referenced Dylan's biopic, 'A Complete Unknown.'
- The biopic, starring Timothée Chalamet as Dylan, was nominated for eight Oscars but did not win in any category, including Best Actor for Chalamet.
- Host Conan O'Brien and Jagger made light of Dylan's absence during the ceremony, with O'Brien joking about Chalamet's preparation for the role.
- Dylan had previously praised Chalamet's portrayal in the film, which grossed over $111 million globally and received critical acclaim for its depiction of the musician's early career.
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