Academy Award Nominees Get This Insane $100,000 Swag Bag. See What’s Inside
Those in the movie business get the unique perk of not only earning millions for a starring role, but also receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of free and extravagant gifts.
That is particularly true for some Academy Award nominees who, whether they take home a statue or not, receive an Oscars gift bag worth more than $100,000. This year, the extravagant Oscars gift bag includes trips to Greece, Zanzibar, Hawaii and Tanzania, a diamond necklace and a 23andMe genetic testing kit. The gift bag also keeps with the Hollywood stereotype, offering personal training sessions, weight-loss supplements, a ?gum rejuvenation? dental appointment and skincare procedures.
The lavish gift bag comes from Distinctive Assets, a Los Angeles-based marketing company that has given nominees handouts unaffiliated with the Academy for 16 years. But not all nominees get them. Only those nominated for acting roles like Timothée Chalamet, Octavia Spencer, Daniel Kaluuya and Meryl Streep, as well as nominees for Best Director like Greta Gerwig and Guillermo del Toro, will receive them. Before the 2018 Academy Awards begin, take a look at the most extravagant items in the gift bags and how much they likely cost.
A 12-Night Trip to Zanzibar and Tanzania
The luxurious trip for two appears to be tailor-made for high-profile actors, with private meals and a private safari guide throughout the journey, according to Distinctive Assets. The nominees and their guests will also be able to go hor...
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