What is in the gift bag of the Oscar nominees

The 94th edition of the Oscars is just a few hours away and with it the euphoria for the most important award in the seventh art in the world has generated great interest. Although the potential victories of the nominated talent are among the most talked about by social media users, the mystery about the famous gift bags they are given is one of the most popular mysteries on the internet.

As incredible as it may seem, the famous goodie bag -gift bags- are one of the real prizes to be considered by the Academy. Although the worldwide recognition given to an actor, director, photographer and more might be enough for anyone, gift packages have become one of the most peculiar eccentricities that are traditionally given every year and have always been talked about because their contents vary all the time.

This detail has become a tradition for more than two decades that fulfills the function of giving stars content that varies according to the brands and sponsors available each year. The marketing agency Distinctive Assets is responsible for choosing the type of things with which the legendary gift kit is “filled”. But what does it contain and why does everyone talk about it on social media? , here is the answer.

Its content is as varied and rare as you can imagine, since there is no fixed thing as explained above. From luxury experiences in idyllic settings to beauty treatments, aesthetic operations, 'gourmet' foods, clothing or footwear by famous designers. The content of this year's was revealed just a few days ago, and in view of its interior, there are details for all tastes. It is important to note that although all gifts may sound “fantastic”, within the most requested by the artists themselves are the personalized garments that fashion houses make long in advance.

Very few artists dare to talk about gift bags, as rumors suggest that depending on the category in which they are nominated, the different gifts are given, so while a category of costumes or editing could get the most elementary thing - which would still be a lot - the lists for Best Actor, Best Director or Best Film include the highest degree of luxury and details.

The value of such a kit is usually considerably more expensive than that of the statuette itself, which is usually around 400 dollars, while the bag does not fall below 100 thousand. This year's cost is somewhat less than $90,000, but other years its price has reached stratospheric figures, such as in 2020 when it exceeded $290,000, according to data published by Forbes magazine.

On this occasion, among the nominees to receive the long-awaited golden statuette are a large number of Latin artists as favorites in different categories and with the possibility of being awarded, the public awaits congratulations for the representation of their compatriots abroad.

For the first time together since their debut in the medium, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are nominated for Best Actress and Best Actor; Nightmare Alley, which in Latin America hit theaters under the name The Alley of Lost Souls, is nominated for Best Film and by Mexican Guillermo del Toro .

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