Early next year, 'Hollywood's biggest night' will be hosted — once again — by late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel.
Despite his self-deprecating quip, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang said in the same release he is the"perfect host."
"His love of movies, live TV expertise and ability to connect with our global audiences will create an unforgettable experience for our millions of viewers worldwide," they said."With Kimmel, [executive producers and showrunners Glenn] Weiss and [Ricky] Kirshner's fresh perspective and masterful guidance, the Oscars will celebrate its rich 95-year history, the collaborative nature of moviemaking, and our diverse, dynamic and deeply creative community of filmmakers.
Craig Erwich, president of ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television Streaming Originals, said Kimmel returning to host is a"dream come true." At the last Oscars, Will Smith famously marched on stage andacross the face. The attack occurred after Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith, calling her"G.I. Jane" in reference to her lack of hair. The actress and wife of Will Smith has lost her hair due to alopecia, an autoimmune disease.
"We know that [Kimmel] will deliver the laughs and celebratory moments that define the Oscars," Erwich said."We love being the home of Hollywood's biggest night and can't wait to toast the success of this year's cinema and storytelling."
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