The Real Price of the Oscars: Hollywood’s Biggest Night Comes With $56 Million Price Tag

The Real Price of the Oscars: Hollywood’s Biggest Night Comes With $56 Million Price Tag
Host Jimmy Kimmel speaks onstage during the 95th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on March 12, 2023. Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Jessamyn Dodd
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2023 marked a significant chapter in the annals of cinema, boasting record-breaking box office hits like “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” and a prolonged 118-day strike involving writers and actors. As Hollywood gears up to celebrate these milestones, all eyes are set on the upcoming 96th Academy Awards, slated to take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 10.

Amidst the glitz and glamour of the red carpet and the coveted statuettes, WalletHub’s annual Oscars report sheds light on the exorbitant costs associated with commemorating the pinnacle achievements in the film industry.

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