Jimmy Kimmel hosts the Oscars for the fourth time.Photo:Disney/Mark Seliger
Disney/Mark Seliger
When it comes toAcademy Awardsnight,Jimmy Kimmelsays there’s one fast food spot that takes top honors.
“The award show tradition is In-N-Out after the show,” says Kimmel, who’s hosting the Oscars for the fourth time on March 10. “And I think part of why is because when people are in L.A., one of the things on their list is to go to In-N-Out — and there are a lot of people that are in L.A. just for the Oscars — so they wind up going like, ‘Okay.’”
“Also, you get very hungry, so In-N-Out is definitely the award show tradition,” he tells PEOPLE. “Nothing against McDonald’s, but on award show night, it’s In-N-Out.”
A recent Oscars promo even featured a nod to the burger joint. In the clip, best supporting actor nomineeRyan Goslingpops up in Weird Barbie’s car and exclaims: “I got In-N-Out!”
“It’s kind of this cool social media trend where you get it before the Oscars,” explains Gosling, nominated for his role as Ken inGreta Gerwig’sBarbie.
“Actually, I think the trend is to have In-N-Out after the Oscars,” Kimmel corrects him. “Actually, after you’ve won the Oscar.”
“Well, that’s not going to happen,” Gosling says, tossing his drink and bag of food. “Good thing Greta’s got director in the bag,” he adds, beforeAmerica Ferrerainforms him that Gerwig was left out of the category.
Paul Giamatti’s viral In-N-Out photo.Michael Warburton/ X
Michael Warburton/ X
While time will tell what winners partake in the trend after the Oscars,Paul Giamattihas already shown his love for the West Coast fast food chain post-Golden Globes. Aphoto of Giamattiwent viral in January after he was spotted eating at a Los Angeles In-N-Out Burger with his award for best actor in a comedy or musical for his role inThe Holdovers.
Then a week later, he brought up In-N-Out during his acceptance speech at theCritics Choice Awards.
“Wow, guys,” he said. “I didn’t think my week could get any better than going viral for eating a cheeseburger. Serious, guys, I need that endorsement. So, let’s all just pray for me.”
Julia Roberts at In-N-Out after the 2019 Golden Globes.Julia Roberts/Instagram
Brie Larson eating In-N-Out at the 2016 Oscars.Brie Larson/Instagram
“Nobody really cared, actually,” admitted Giamatti, who noted that his go-to order is the No. 1 (a “Double Double,” which includes two beef patties, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and the brand’s signature spread on a toasted bun).
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When Kimmel wanted to know if Giamatti plans to dine there after the Oscars, Giammati answered, “Yes, probably.”
“But I will stay in the car,” he added.
The96th Academy Awardswill air March 10 at 7 p.m. ET on ABC.
source: people.com
