Oscars 2025: Why Harrison Ford Dropped Out as Presenter

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Harrison Ford will no longer be presenting at the 2025 Oscars.

The Indiana Jones actor, who was previously announced as a presenter for the 97th Academy Awards March 2—hosted by Conan O’Brien—dropped out of his duties, a rep confirmed to People, due to a shingles diagnosis two days prior to the event.

And while he won’t be joining this year’s presenters—including Selena Gomez, Lily-Rose Depp and Miley Cyrus—in making audiences laugh at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, the 82-year-old has stolen the spotlight this award season.

During the “I am an actor” introduction at the SAG Awards Feb. 23, the Star Wars legend casually brought a chip to his mouth as Shrinking costar Jessica Williams attempted to deliver an inspiring speech.

“Los Angeles is known as the city of dreams,” the Incredible Jessica James star said to the camera, “and sure enough all my dreams have come true here.”

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But before she could continue, she realized that all eyes were on Harrison enjoying his late-night snack in the background.

“I told him to turn away,” she shouted with a laugh, turning around to scold her costar, “Don’t look!”

And while Harrison made his fair share of jokes this award season, it turns out he was the butt of a few of them as well. In fact, Ariana Grande was left shocked when her mom Joan Grande made a NSFW joke about the actor on the Golden Globes red carpet Jan. 5.

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“No, no, I’m dead,” Joan joked to Entertainment Tonight after meeting Harrison, who may just be her ultimate celebrity crush. “That was my goal…We’ve pretty much done everything except Harrison Ford. And I don’t mean we did it, but you know what I mean.”

Though Harrison will not be presenting at the 2025 Oscars, keep reading to see all the stars that walked the red carpet.

Ariana Grande 

In Schiaparelli. 

Zoe Saldaña

In custom Saint Laurent and Cartier jewelry. 

Selena Gomez

In custom Ralph Lauren and Stuart Weitzman heels. 

Cynthia Erivo

In custom Louis Vuitton and FoundRae jewelry. 

Lily-Rose Depp

In Chanel. 

Scarlett Johansson

In Thierry Mugler and De Beers jewelry. 

Gal Gadot

In Prada and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. 

Mikey Madison

In Christian Dior and Tiffany & Co. jewelry. 

Andrew Garfield

In Gucci, David Yurman jewelry, and Jaeger-Le Coultre watch. 

Halle Berry

In Christian Siriano and Pomellato Jewelry. 

Rita Wilson

In Valentino. 

Monica Barbaro

In custom Dior. 

Penelope Cruz

In Chanel. 

Samuel L. Jackson

In Giorgio Armani. 

Da’Vine Joy Randolph

In custom Tamara Ralph Haute Couture and LAGOS jewelry. 

Gayle King

Colman Domingo

In custom Valentino and Persol Ida sunglasses. 

Sterling K. Brown

In Giorgio Armani, David Yurman jewelry, IWC Watches watch and Santoni shoes.

Ben Stiller

In Dolce and Gabbana. 

Jeremy Strong

In custom Loro Piana. 

Michelle Yeoh

In Balenciaga. 

Kieran Culkin

In Zegna, Fred Leighton and Kwiat jewelry, and Omega watch. 

Amy Poehler

In custom Rachel Gilbert and Marco Bicego jewelry.

Meg Ryan

In Ashi Studio and Tiffany and Co. jewelry. 

Isabella Rossellini

In Dolce & Gabbana. 

Emma Stone

In custom Louis Vuitton. 

Miley Cyrus

In Alexander McQueen. 

Doja Cat

In custom Balmain, Messika High Jewelry, and Amina Muaddi shoes. 

Adrien Brody

In Giorgio Armani. 

Margaret Qualley

In Chanel.

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