When the annual awards season rolls around these days, it’s always a wonder whether or not the biggest shows of the season will be hosted, and that’s certainly the case for the Oscars. Hollywood’s biggest night has been hosted by some of the entertainment industry’s comedic giants, from Billy Crystal (nine times) to Whoopi Goldberg (four times). However, following a 2019 scandal surrounding planned host Kevin Hartthe Oscars announced no official host for the 91st Academy Awards that year. Instead, an array of celebs took turns moving the ceremony, cracking jokes between jokes, and doing their usual presenting duties. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the no-host format moving to 2020 and 2021 by default.
Luckily for viewers, things returned to normal in 2022 when comedic trio Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes were chosen to host the ceremony, and the 95th Academy Awards on March 12 will see the return of Jimmy Kimmel as host for the third time. . But who are the most iconic Oscars hosts of all time that viewers will remember for years to come? Read on to find out.