Nowadays the awards show hosts have one heck of a job in front of them. Every year the jokes get funnier, the comic stints get more extravagant, and no place more so than at the Oscars. This year Ellen Degeneres was invited pack to take on the coveted role, which she did with aplomb. I mean, who doesn’t love a star-studded selfie? Here’s her opening speech at the 86th Academy Awards. It’s a good’un! Read our full round up of the Oscars 2014 here.