Amelia Dimoldenberg, the host of the wildly popular YouTube show Chicken Shop Date, is gearing up for another exciting year as an official correspondent and social media ambassador for the Oscars red carpet. Known for her unique, awkwardly flirtatious style, Dimoldenberg has made a name for herself by turning celebrity interviews into a blend of humor, charm, and chaos. In just 60 seconds, she managed to leave a lasting impression last year by riffing with Billie Eilish, flirting with Taylor Zakhar Perez, and even playing rock, paper, scissors with Dwayne Johnson. This year, she’s hoping to outdo herself, with a wishlist of A-listers to interview, including nominees like Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, and Adrien Brody. But as she knows all too well, the red carpet is unpredictable—celebrities can be unpredictable, time is tight, and there’s no room for error. Still, she thrives on the challenge, calling it the ultimate test of her interviewing skills.
Dimoldenberg’s approach to celebrity interviews is anything but conventional. On Chicken Shop Date, she plays a version of herself—flirty, desperate, and brimming with confidence—pretending that each interview is a date. The show’s charm lies in its awkwardness, which she amplifies in the editing room to make it even funnier and more cringe-worthy. But on the red carpet, there’s no editing safety net. Instead, she relies on her quick wit and ability to think on her feet. She describes her style as “very British,” where she makes it seem like she doesn’t like the celebrity, all while subtly flirting. The result is a refreshing, lighthearted take on celebrity journalism that has resonated with audiences and even the Academy itself. Jennifer Davidson, the Academy’s head of marketing and communications, praised her approach, saying it creates “relatable, authentic moments” that set her apart from the usual red-carpet fare.
Behind her bubbly persona, Dimoldenberg is also a savvy entrepreneur and media mogul in the making. Chicken Shop Date was her brainchild, and she produces it under her own production company, Dimz Inc. Her YouTube channel has amassed over 2.8 million subscribers and 668 million views, proving that her unique voice and humor have struck a chord. Not so long ago, a YouTube show like hers would have been seen as unconventional for a movie’s press tour, especially one with Oscars ambitions. But times have changed, and shows like hers—and others like Hot Ones—have become fixtures in the Hollywood promotional circuit. Her big break came in 2020 when Oscar-nominated actor Daniel Kaluuya appeared on the show, marking a shift from mostly musicians to A-list actors. Two years later, her red-carpet interview with Andrew Garfield went viral, further cementing her status as a rising star in the entertainment landscape.
Dimoldenberg’s success is all the more impressive given the decade she’s spent honing her craft. She always believed in her idea, convinced that her unique take on celebrity interviews would eventually resonate with the world. “I always thought it was going to be a hit,” she said. “I just thought it was a great idea, and I always wanted to be interviewing the biggest stars in the world. It just took 10 years to get there.” Her persistence has paid off, and she’s now in demand not just as an interviewer but as a cultural figure. She even recently graced the pages of The New Yorker, though she admits she hasn’t read the profile—preferring to focus on her mental health by steering clear of overly critical or dissective pieces about herself.
Looking ahead, Dimoldenberg has big plans with several projects in development through Dimz Inc. Her ultimate goal is to stay true to her vision and authenticity, ensuring that anything she puts her name on reflects her unique voice and style. For now, though, her focus is on Sunday’s Oscars red carpet, where she’ll once again bring her signature energy to the event. Fans can catch her segments by following the Academy and Oscars’ social media channels on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube. “I’m just really excited to be back again for the Oscars,” she said. “It’s kind of amazing to be asked back for a second year. It’s an amazing opportunity to, like, go bigger and better than last year. They’ve let me kind of remain true to what people love about me and my videos. So that’s a real delight.”
Amelia Dimoldenberg’s journey from a small YouTube series to the Oscars red carpet is a testament to the power of originality and determination. With her unorthodox style, her ability to make celebrities—and audiences—laugh, and her commitment to staying true to herself, she’s carving out a new path in the ever-evolving world of entertainment and media. Whether she’s flirting awkwardly over chicken nuggets or charming A-listers on live TV, Dimoldenberg is proving that she’s more than just an interviewer—she’s a talent to watch, both on and off the red carpet.
