Here's what's reportedly going to be inside the $100k Oscars gift bags
Despite the fact it's an honour to be nominated in the first place, it's hard not to look at the faces of the nominees who lose out to an award and feel a little sorry for them. However, when it comes to the Oscars, we shouldn't feel too bad. Not only do they get the title of 'Oscar-nominated actor' before their name from now on, but they also get some treats just for showing up to the ceremony.
The 25 nominees in the acting and directing categories each receive the 'Everyone Wins' Nominee Gift Bag, which is said to be valued at around $100,000. This is the 17th year it has been run by LA marketing agency Distinctive Assets, who put together a bag of swag with some unique inclusions - including a selection of cannabis products this year - which “is tied to the legalization of cannabis in California,” Lash Fary, Founder of Distinctive Assets, said.
Fary adds that this is about applauding talents with "fun and festive" presents rather than to "boast an impressive value," but when you look at the long list included, there's plenty to go on.
Luxury sea adventure
A small-ship trip to one of four options: Iceland, Costa Rica, the Galapagos, or the Amazon. Valued at $15,000 to $20,000 per person.
Cooler full of Jarritos
The Yeti cooler is stocked full of the Mexican soda, and even more can be made available for the nominee's choice of charitable event.
Private therapy sessions
With phobia relief expert Kalliope Barlis.
Membership to the MOTA Los Angeles
An annual membership to the Medicine of the Angels, a cannabis-friendly social club, along with three guest passes.
Premium A. Junod absinthe
Handcrafted in Pontalier, France.
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Personal training sessions
10 free sessions with the Los Angeles-based trainer Alexis Seletzky
Designer t-shirts
Limited edition from AP4GooD.
Personalised stained-glass portrait
By artist John Thoman.
A week's vacation in Greece.
The beachfront holiday will be at Avaton Luxury Villas Resort in Halkidiki.
Colour-changing lipstick
Limited edition samples from Blush & Whimsy.
Credit: Distinctive Assets
CBD-infused anti-ageing treatment
CBRxSupreme's treatment is infused with cannabis oil.
Handcrafted cocoa 'jewels'
Chocolatines' selection include Lemongrass Gyokuro Green Tea Emerald, Champagne Diamond, and Ginger Sake Pearl.
Mouth rinse and toothpaste
AKA 'the Spa Kit for your Mouth'.
Meal for two
A 'farm-to-table' meal for two people at Flora Farms in Los Cabos, Mexico.
Specialty cannabis products
The Deluxe Coda Signature gift box contains, cannabis edibles, topicals and concentrates... and cannabis-infused bath bombs.
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A week's stay at the Golden Door luxury wellness retreat
The stay at the San Marcos, California location is all-inclusive.
Good Girl Chocolate selection
They're all gluten and dairy-free.
Luxury apparel
From Happiest Tee.
Cannabis skincare products
High Beauty have infused cannabis infused in their products.
Instytutum Beauty gift box
Results-driven beauty products, including Triple Action Peel, Powerful Retinol and Flawless Inner Beauty Ageless Complex.
Salon-quality hair dryer
From It's a 10 Haircare.
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Dental Products
From Knotty Floss
Travel makeup bag
Kusshi provides a travel makeup bag/organiser.
Luxury eyelashes
A complete set of 15 from Le Céline
Credit: Distinctive Assets
Tote bags and cards
From Love Is Stronger Than Hate.
Jewellery
Millianna fashion-inspired.
Mister Poop emoji plunger
It glows in the dark!
Credit: Distinctive Assets
A weekend in Malibu
A rejuvenating getaway for the weekend at the 3D Wellness Retreat.
Anti-ageing eye mask
Liquid gold, antioxidant serum and gold-infused, from MZ Skin.
Cannabis-infused beauty products
Nannette de Gaspé's products include a Bain Noir bath soak treatment infused with cannabis sativa seed oil extract.
Credit: Distinctive Assets
Celebrity chef-prepared dinner
Served poolside at one of Nest Seekers International's ultra-luxury listings.
Salted Toffee Pretzel Crisp bars
High-protein bars from Optimum Nutrition.
Organic Hair Care shampoo
Including conditioner and other styling products.
Oxygenetix Foundation
A year-long supply!
Milano Cookies
From Pepperidge Farm.
PETA pens
The charity's Agent for Animals Spy Pens.
Credit: Distinctive Assets
Gourmet Posh Pretzels
A two-tier gift box.
Maple syrup and gourmet gift set
100% organic from Rouge Maple
The word's first silent wearable breast pump
By Elvie Pump
Original artwork
From Reian Williams Fine Art.
Credit: Distinctive Assets
Dog leash
Grip-free safety variety.
Saliz lotion
Unisex, all-natural, hair-inhibiting lotion.
Soul Shropshire candles
Made with pure essential oils.
Lemonade
All-natural from Southern Wicked.
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Visit to New York's first custom perfumery
The trip to The Scentarium comes with custom fragrances by Sue Phillips of Scenterprises.
The Beauty Book for Brain Cancer
By Darren Tieste.
Gigantote and reusable garment bags
From The Green Garmento.
Lapis lazuli bracelets
From the TAPS for Hope Afghan collection.
Credit: Distinctive Assets
Energizing dietary supplements
From Tru Niagen.
$30,000-worth of rejuvenating beauty treatments
By New York-based Dr. Konstantin Vasyukevich.
Hair Growth products
Courtesy of Vida.
The latest issue of WSJ. Magazine
As well as a three-month free subscription card.
A Handmade Bow Tie
From ZuZu Kim Couture.
Credit: Distinctive Assets
Now, I don't know about you - but that sounds like a lot more than can fit into one gift bag. Maybe a gift sack, or a gift shipping container. Either way, these nominees are blessed in more ways than one.