The 98th Academy Awards, Hollywood’s most anticipated event, will be hosted by American TV personality, comedian, and writer Conan O’Brien. This marks Conan’s second consecutive year hosting the Oscars, following his successful stint in 2025.
In the past two decades, notable figures like Chris Rock, Regina Hall, Jimmy Kimmel, and Amy Schumer have taken on the prestigious hosting role. Conan, who previously led the Emmys in 2002 and 2006, is now set to grace the Oscars stage once again.
Academy CEO Bill Kramer and president Janey Yang expressed their delight in working with Conan during the 2025 ceremony, praising his adept hosting skills that blended humor, warmth, and respect. Conan himself humorously quipped about returning for the 2026 Oscars, teasing a reference to Adrien Brody’s memorable Best Actor speech from the past.
Beyond his Oscar hosting duties, Conan has a diverse media portfolio. He has been hosting the podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” since 2018, engaging in conversations with various celebrities. Additionally, he created the travel series “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” where he meets fans from his podcast spin-off, “Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan.” Notably, he founded Team Coco, a media brand now under SiriusXM’s ownership since 2022.
Conan, who is gearing up for his film debut in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” may potentially find himself in the running for future Academy Award nominations. Recognized for his work on shows like “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” “The Tonight Show,” and “Conan,” he shared his anticipation for the 2026 Oscars, promising a magical evening filled with surprises and top-notch entertainment.
Married to Elizabeth Ann ‘Liza’ Powel since 2002, Conan cherishes his family life, keeping his children, Neve and Beckett, away from the limelight. Despite the undisclosed fee for his Oscars hosting gig, Conan’s financial success is apparent, with a reported net worth of $200 million. His strategic sale of Team Coco to SiriusXM in 2022 and lucrative settlements from past ventures have further solidified his financial standing.
As the Oscars ceremony airs on ITV1 and ITVX tonight at 10:15 pm, Conan’s fans eagerly await his hosting antics. For more entertainment updates, follow Mirror Celebs on various social media platforms.