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Academy Invites 534 New Members in Push for Global and Gender Diversity

Representing 60 countries with 41% women, 45% from underrepresented communities, 55% from abroad, the group will join 19 branches to expand voting membership to 10,143

This combination of photos shows actors, from left, Danielle Deadwyler, Ariana Grande and Jason Momoa. (AP Photo)
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Overview

  • The Academy invited 534 artists and executives to join its 19 branches through a sponsorship-based selection process
  • The incoming class is 41% women, 45% from underrepresented communities and 55% from outside the United States
  • Among those invited are Ariana Grande, Kieran Culkin, Jason Momoa and Conan O’Brien, with O’Brien set to host the 2026 Oscars in March
  • The roster includes 91 Oscar nominees and 26 winners spanning actors, filmmakers and technical professionals
  • Karla Sofía Gascón was not invited despite her Best Actress nod, drawing criticism of the Academy’s inclusivity efforts