Lynette Howell Taylor Becomes New Oscars President
elected President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences! Yes, that Academy. The one that runs the Oscars. The British-born powerhouse behind “A Star Is Born” is now calling the shots at Hollywood’s most exclusive club, and we’re shook in the best way.
Youngest Oscars President
At just 46, Howell Taylor becomes the youngest president in decades and only the 37th in the Academy’s 98-year history. With over 25 films under her belt, including Blue Valentine, Captain Fantastic, and the upcoming Roofman, this woman doesn’t just understand cinema; she defines it. And let’s not forget: she co-produced the 92nd Oscars the year Parasite made history!
After serving as the Academy’s Awards Committee chair, Lynette already knows the inner workings of the industry’s most-watched stage. Now, alongside CEO Bill Kramer, she’s stepping in at a critical time, one of reinvention, lower ratings, and a spotlight that’s more intense than ever.
With Howell Taylor steering the ship, one thing’s for sure: the Oscars might be headed for a long-overdue plot twist.
