They might not all have got an Oscar, but nominees took home an expensive goodie bag. Photo / Getty Images
They might not all have got an Oscar, but nominees took home an expensive goodie bag. Photo / Getty Images
If Hollywood stars' arms start looking a bit more toned in photos in the coming months, it's probably not so much a result of a strict fitness regime but more to do with cashing in on the arm liposuction session they got for free in this year's Oscars goodie bags.
It is no secret that the Oscars nominees goodie bags always include incredibly lavish gifts and this year was no exception, with stars taking home products and services out of the budget of most people, including arm liposuction and gold-infused olive oil.
The luxury "Everyone Wins" Nominee Gift Bag, provided to the Academy by Los Angeles-based marketing company Distinctive Assets, is worth more than NZ$197,000.
It features a plot of land in Scotland with title, cosmetic treatments and luxury holidays, among many other items.
Among the items that made the distinctive gift bag, there is a New Zealand-made product: Comvita UMF 10+ Mānuka Honey.
The premium mānuka honey was included in the gift bag that Oscar nominees received. Photo / Comvita
Every Oscar nominee took home a jar of the mānuka honey made by the Te Puke-based company.
Other gifts included lifecoaching sessions, fitness training sessions, alcoholic drinks, luxury stays in 10-bedroom castles and even house renovations, because apparently the answer to "what do you give someone who has everything" is a whole load of really expensive things they could very well afford to buy anyway.
Some gifts included in the bag are eye-watering expensive, while others are so expensive the price is "by application" only.
The Daily Mail published a rundown of all the gifts included in the Oscars nominees goodie bag:
Gift sized plot of land from Highland Titles Price: $197 per 100sqft
OPOPOP Flavor Wrapped Popcorn Kernels Price: $34.99 per gift box
Premium assortment of Bahlsen's chocolate biscuits: Containing a variety of 10 packs Price: $20
Gift box from skincare brand Byroe Byroe Price: Over $365
Gift box from HempHera Kosmetikos Price: From $36.99
Selection of Spermidine Life supplements Price: $396
A three-night stay in Scotland's Turin Castle This gift includes: private use of the entire 10-bedroom Castle for 2 guests, fully-inclusive butler service and dining, bagpiper welcome on arrival, private gin tasting, and fully-personalised concierge service. Price: On application
Ariti premium extra virgin olive oil infused with edible gold flakes Price: On application
The Celebrity Arms liposuction treatment at cosmetic surgery Art Lipo Price: $9,500-$15,000
Complimentary project management: on nominees next remodel or ground up project from Maison Construction, a premiere LA based construction and development company. Price: On application
NutriFit experience Price: $1,734 (28 day premium plan)
A year's supply of Oxygenetix, a breathable makeup foundation Price: $708 (12 bottles)
