Inside the 2025 Oscars gift bag: A $2M luxury haul for nominees

The 2025 Oscars Nominees receive plastic surgery offers, exotic getaways, and fire relief donations.

As Hollywood’s biggest stars prepare to attend the 97th Academy Awards on March 2, 2025, they won’t just be competing for a golden statuette—they’ll also be taking home an extravagant $2 million gift bag filled with luxury trips, high-end beauty treatments, and even plastic surgery offers.

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This year’s Oscars swag bag stands out not just for its opulence but also for its philanthropic efforts. Due to the recent devastating wildfires in Southern California, nominees will be gifted:

• $1 million in disaster recovery support from Bright Harbor to help affected families.

• Complimentary home renovation project management from LA-based builder Maison Construction.

• A 50% discount on construction services for those impacted by the fires.

Nominees will have plenty of options for post-Oscars relaxation, including:

• A four-night stay at JOALI Maldives or JOALI BEING, valued at $16,000, offering private butlers, gourmet dining, and spa retreats.

• A five-night luxury wellness retreat at Santani Resort in Sri Lanka, worth $6,000, featuring personalized spa treatments and holistic wellness programs.

• A five-star stay at the Cotton House Hotel in Barcelona, Spain, perfect for indulging in the city’s renowned culinary scene and cultural experiences.

Additionally, nominees will receive access to the 3D Wellness Retreat, an immersive virtual program designed to promote mindfulness, self-improvement, and stress relief.

One of the most talked-about inclusions in this year’s gift bag is plastic surgery offerings from ArtLipo, led by renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr. Thomas Su. The gift includes:

• Celebrity Arms Liposuction & Celebrity Legs Liposuction, valued at over $20,000, offering a 360-degree slimming effect with high-definition contouring.

Nominees will also receive exclusive beauty treatments and skincare products, such as:

• A $500 Function Health membership, granting access to 100+ lab tests covering hormones, immunity, stress levels, and toxin exposure.

• $500 worth of Miage Skincare products, featuring the brand’s RIT-5 Skin Renewal Complex.

• A $100 luxury toner from Danucera, providing exfoliation and hydration in one step.

• Ilia Beauty and L’Oréal Paris cosmetics and Vedi Beauty’s long-lasting lipstick collection.

• A Swiss skincare gift set from INSTYTUTUM, worth $350, including anti-aging and brightening serums.

To complement their red carpet-ready looks, nominees will also receive:

• A $300 Nomatic backpack, designed with 22 compartments and water-resistant materials.

• A $200 Sattaché Classic Bag, an eco-friendly and hygienic luxury shoe bag.

• A custom jewelry experience from OMGIGI, valued at $500, allowing stars to design their own exclusive pieces.

• The “L.A. Strong” Stretchy Bracelet, created specifically for this year’s gift bag to honor wildfire victims.

In addition to beauty and travel perks, nominees will receive:

• Beboe luxury cannabis products, known as the “Hermès of marijuana.”

• Dogwalkers cannabis pre-rolls, ideal for relaxation.

• Frontera Chilean wine, one of the best-selling wine brands in the U.S.

• A luxury tea box set from Brook37 The Atelier.

• $100 gift cards and exclusive merch from Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

• A $250 Blanc Par Rouge maple-infused gourmet gift set.

• Cate Brown Studio’s designer dog wear and handcrafted throw pillows, worth $500 each.

Despite controversies surrounding some Oscar nominees—such as Best Actress contender Karla Sofía Gascón—event organizers have confirmed that all nominees, regardless of recent headlines, will be offered the gift bag.

The Oscars 2025 will take place on Sunday, March 2, hosted by Conan O’Brien. While only a few will take home an Academy Award, every nominee will leave with a swag bag valued at more than most people’s yearly salary—a luxurious consolation prize by any measure.