Who is presenting at the academy awards 2018

With the Oscars taking place in Los Angeles on Sunday, the lucky winners won't be the only ones taking the stage. The show has locked down many celebrity presenters to announce categories and give out awards, from past winners to present nominees to stars of this year's biggest film's.

Of the 29 presenters the Academy has announced, close to 60 percent are women, and 51 percent are people of color. While Emma Stone, Viola Davis, and Mahershala Ali will still be basking in their Oscar glow as presenters, two sources have confirmed that two actresses will present the best actor award and that another pair of actresses will present best actress.

Ali and Davis are still on board to present best-supporting actress and best-supporting actor, as history dictates. An unlikely presenter will also be handing out the best-director prize, also as a result of the changing times, sources said.

The Academy did not reply to my email seeking comment for this story. After the oscarssowhite controversy of , during which no people of color were included among 20 acting nominations, the majority white and male Academy extended invitations to a record number of new members, in both and , in an effort to diversify its ranks. The second group of Oscar presenters, announced on Feb.

Many have speculated that Affleck, who has been accused of sexual harassment in the past, did not think his presence would be well received in the midst of the metoo movement, which will undoubtedly have a strong presence at the ceremony. Write to Eliza Berman at eliza. By Eliza Berman. Jimmy Kimmel hosts the 89th Oscars on Feb. Labels: 90th Annual Academy Awards ceremony Oscars performers presenters telecast. Oscars Download our printable movie checklist.

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