Not Only Does Ben Stiller Have The Best Show On TV, He Got The Best Joke At The Oscars
Ben Stiller just made a major presence at the 2025 Oscars, proving that he had the best joke at the ceremony while also having the best show on TV. Ben Stiller is a man of many talents, with him acting in, writing, and directing all kinds of beloved projects. However, one of his most beloved projects is currently airing on Apple TV+, with many fans seeing his Oscar gag after watching the most recent episode.
Ben Stiller is the mind behind Apple TV's Severance, the popular sci-fi mystery show that is dominating viewers' minds right now. Severance is currently in its second season, with many fans eagerly awaiting the next episode during the 97th Academy Awards. Severance's popularity is thanks in large part to Ben Stiller's involvement, with his Oscars joke reminding audiences how lighthearted he can be amidst the dark mystery show.
Ben Stiller Had The Best Oscars 2025 Gag While Presenting
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Ben Stiller was at the Oscars to present the Academy Award for Best Production Design, which ended up being won by Wicked. Ahead of presenting the award, Ben Stiller spoke on the impact of production design, with his speech being turned into one of the show's funniest gags.
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Ben Stiller appeared on stage at the Dolby Theater while standing on a rising floor. However, as part of a comedic bit, the floor stopped working, with Ben Stiller only being halfway on the stage. He then had to climb out of the hole and onto the stage while giving his speech about how important things like set design were, with the irony of his speech being absolutely hilarious.
Ben Stiller's Oscars Joke Comes While He's Dominating TV With Severance
It Is One Of The Best Shows On TV
Ben Stiller's Oscars presentation comes as Severance season 2 is airing, which he wrote, produced, and directed many episodes of. While Ben Stiller is most well-known for his comedic acting performances in movies like Zoolander, many audiences forget about his directing abilities, which he demonstrated in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Severance, and more.
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Severance wouldn't exist without Ben Stiller, which is why it's odd that it didn't receive a single mention during Stiller's presentation at the Oscars. Many of the presenters and other individuals who appeared at the 97th Academy Awards tie into upcoming movies and TV shows, causing some confusion as to why the Oscars missed its perfect Severance promotion.
