Jimmy Kimmel will host the next Oscars. He already has a lot of practice as the host of the Hollywood show.
Jimmy Kimmel (56) will host the upcoming Oscars. , which awards the most important film prize in the world, is now known. Kimmel will take over as Oscars host for the second year in a row and fourth time overall. After Will Smith’s (55) scandal at the 2022 Oscars – the actor slapped Chris Rock (58) on stage – Kimmel led the ceremony cautiously this year. The upcoming Oscars are scheduled to take place on March 10, 2024 in Los Angeles.
These are the record hosts of the Oscars
Late-night comedian Kimmel, who previously hosted the Oscars in 2017 and 2018, said in a statement about his planned return to host the ceremony, according to media reports: “I have always dreamed of hosting the Oscars exactly four times.” That’s not record-breaking for an Oscars presenter. Bob Hope (1903-2003) presented the world’s most important film awards ceremony 19 times alone or as a co-host. Billy Crystal (75) hosted nine times between 1990 and 2012. Like Kimmel, Whoopi Goldberg (68), among others, has hosted the show four times.
, many stars are cautious when it comes to being Oscars hosts. The reasons are the high amount of time required and possible negative reactions, especially on social media.
Who are the 2024 Oscar favorites?
Now that the actors’ strike has ended, awards campaigns have begun in Hollywood. According to the “New York Times”, Emma Stone (35) is the top candidate for a nomination as best actress for her performance in the surrealist comedy “Poor Things”. The satirical film “American Fiction” with Jeffrey Wright (57) is also apparently given great chances.
Other films expected to feature prominently at the 96th Academy Awards include “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” The two films enjoyed great success at the box office worldwide.
Source: Stern
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