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The people deciding who walks away with an Oscar in 2026 will include Wicked star Ariana Grande; Sebastian Stan; and Aubrey Plaza, whose movies include Emily the Criminal.
At least, all three have been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. The body announced Thursday that it had asked a total of 534 actors, as well as executives, to become members of its 10,000-plus member body.
While hundreds were invited, the snub of Emilia Perez star Karla Sofía Gascón, did not go unnnoticed. Gascón, who played the title character, was given a Best Actress nod, becoming the first openly transgender person to be nominated in an Oscars acting category.
Oscar nominees are automatically considered for membership, but it’s not guaranteed they’ll be asked. While branches of the organization, such as actors or writers, come up with recommendations, the 55-person Board of Governors makes the final decision.
Source: Entertainment Weekly