Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel aimed barbs at Harvey Weinstein at the first Academy Awards since Hollywood's sexual harassment scandal unfolded.
Opening the Oscars, Kimmel said: "The Academy took action last year to expel Harvey Weinstein from their ranks.
"There were a lot of great nominees, but Harvey deserved it the most."
But unlike at the Baftas and Golden Globes, where stars wore black as a show of defiance and solidarity, there was no such dress code at the Oscars.
Weinstein is facing multiple claims of rape, intimidation and sexual harassment. The Oscar-winning producer has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex against him.
Near the start of his opening monologue, Kimmel joked about the reputation of men in Hollywood.
Pointing at a life-sized Oscars statuette, he said: "Oscar is the most beloved and respected man in Hollywood, and there's a very good reason why. Just look at him.
Source : bbc
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