In the category of lighthearted humor, presenter Mick Jagger’s joke about Bob Dylan supposedly being invited to present the award for Best Original Song, but declining, was certainly a standout. But as it turns out,

Bob Dylan declined to present and perform at the 2025 Academy Awards, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.' Mick Jagger joked about taking his place onstage as someone "younger"

Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, 81, got the 2025 Oscars audience all started up when he took the stage to present Best Original Song.

Actors in contention to become Oscar winners included Demi Moore ( The Substance) and Timothée Chalamet ( A Complete Unknown) – but both lost out on the night, with Mikey Madison taking home Best Actress and Adrien Brody winning his second Oscar for his role in The Brutalist.

Surprise Oscars 2025 guest Mick Jagger says he replaced Bob Dylan to present Best Original Song: 'I'm younger than Bob, I'll do it.'

Bob Dylan's time at the Oscars was never planned, according to one producer. The rumor that the legendary songwriter was supposed to appear at the event began when Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger joked that Dylan was supposed to present the Best Original Song award and not him.

If there's one thing we can certainly count on when it comes to the Academy Awards, it's that we're going to see our favorite famous faces from Hollywood. From the filmmakers who bring our favorite movies to life behind the scenes to the actors and actresses who tell the stories in front of the camera,