Unveiling the Host and Presenters for the 2024 Oscars
Get the inside scoop on the 96th Oscars host and all the celebrities set to present the prestigious awards. Dive into the breakdown of who will be leading the show and who will be handing out the trophies.
The 2024 Oscars will be broadcasted on Sunday, March 10th. Let's take a look at who will be hosting and presenting at the ceremony. The very first Academy Awards took place on May 16, 1929, with William deMille & Douglas Fairbanks as the hosts, both of whom were founding members of the Academy. Over the years, more than 60 individuals have had the honor of hosting the Oscars.
In a fun twist, in 1957, the animated character Donald Duck co-hosted the awards alongside David Niven, James Stewart, Jack Lemmon, and Rosalind Russell. Throughout the 96-year history of the Oscars, there have been only a handful of times when the awards show went without a host. These instances occurred in 1939, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1989, 2019, 2020, and 2021. As we gear up for the 96th Academy Awards on March 10th, let's find out who will be taking on hosting and presenting duties at the 2024 Oscars.
The Oscars are available to watch on ABC at 7 pm EST/4 pm PST.
Jimmy Kimmel Is Hosting The 2024 Oscars
Kimmel Has Been Hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live! Since 2003
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Jimmy Kimmel will be hosting the 2024 Oscars, marking his fourth time as the emcee of the ceremony. He first hosted the awards in 2017, and then returned the following year. After Kevin Hart stepped down as host in 2019 due to backlash over past tweets, the Oscars went three years without a host.
In 2020, the Oscars decided to go without a host again based on the success of the previous year's show. The 2021 Oscars also did not have a host due to the impact of the coronavirus, allowing for a more experimental awards presentation. Kimmel has proven to be a capable host of the Oscars, demonstrating his ability to handle unexpected moments like when La La Land was mistakenly announced as the Best Picture winner during his first time hosting in 2017.
Every Confirmed Presenter For The 2024 Oscars
After impressing audiences as the host in 2023, Jimmy Kimmel has been invited back to host the 96th Academy Awards. Kimmel now joins the esteemed company of Jack Lemmon, Whoopi Goldberg, Conrad Nagel, and David Niven, all of whom have hosted the Oscars four times. With his proven hosting skills on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and his familiarity with the Oscars stage, Kimmel is a top choice for hosting the prestigious event.
2023's Best Actor & Best Actress Are Presenting
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In addition to Kimmel hosting the Academy Awards, a diverse lineup of presenters is set to grace the stage throughout the show. Michelle Yeoh (Best Actress 2023), Jamie Lee Curtis (Best Supporting Actress 2023), Brendan Fraser (Best Actor 2023), and Ke Huy Quan (Best Supporting Actor 2023) will follow the Oscar tradition of presenting in the 2024 actor categories. The night will also feature former Best Actor winners Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club 2014), Al Pacino (Scent of a Woman 1993), Nicolas Cage (Leaving Las Vegas 1996), Ben Kingsley (Gandhi 1983), and Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland 2007).
Best Supporting Actor winners Mahershala Ali (Moonlight 2016 and Green Book 2018), Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 2017), Tim Robbins (Mystic River 2004), and Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds 2010 and Django Unchained 2013) will also be taking the stage during the ceremony. Stars of the upcoming Wicked movie, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, are set to present. Two-time Best Director Winner Steven Spielberg (Schindler's List 1994 and Saving Private Ryan 1999) will also present at the Academy Awards.
Barbie movie's cast members and nominees Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera will be presenters at the Oscars. Gosling will also be performing "I'm Just Ken" during the ceremony. Former Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress winners like Jessica Lange, Lupita Nyong’o, Regina King, and Jennifer Lawrence, among others, will also be presenting.
On stage, we can expect to see Dune 2 cast members Zendaya and Anya Taylor-Joy, as well as Chris Hemsworth from Taylor-Joy's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The star-studded lineup of presenters also includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Bad Bunny, Dwayne Johnson, and many more. With the amazing host Jimmy Kimmel, the 2024 Oscars promise to be an unforgettable event.
Editor's P/S:
The 2024 Oscars are set to be a star-studded affair, with Jimmy Kimmel returning as host and an impressive lineup of presenters. Kimmel's proven hosting abilities and familiarity with the Oscars stage make him a perfect choice to lead the prestigious event. The diverse group of presenters, including past winners and nominees, adds to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the ceremony.
The Oscars have a long history of showcasing talented hosts and presenters, and the 2024 edition promises to continue this tradition. Kimmel's comedic timing and ability to handle unexpected moments will undoubtedly make for an entertaining show. The presence of past winners and nominees as presenters adds a touch of prestige and authenticity to the event. The Oscars are not just about recognizing cinematic achievements but also about celebrating the collective efforts of the film industry, and the involvement of these individuals adds to the significance of the occasion.
