The 2025 Oscars steered largely clear of reunions until the very last award of the night, presented by When Harry Met Sally stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. They were introduced by this year’s Oscar host Conan O’Brien who called Crystal the greatest Oscar host ever.
“It’s great to be back because I used to work here,” said Crystal who has presided over the Academy Awards nine times.
“When was the first time?” Ryan asked.
“Nine tuxedos ago,” Crystal replied. He added that his first time hosting was 35 years ago this month, drawing an applause from the audience.
“Let’s cut to the chase,” Ryan suggested with the Best Picture winner left to announce.
Added Crystal, “Because when you have a chance to be an Oscar winner for the rest of your life, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.”
That was a riff on one of the most famous lines from romcom classic When Harry Met Sally in which Crystal’s Harry tells Ryan’s Sally: “I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.”
The duo went on to announce Anora as the winner for Best Picture.
Watch the video of Crystal and Ryan at the Oscars as well as the scene from When Harry Met Sally below:
