Oscars Invite Diverse Group of 398 Artists and Executives to Join Academy

• Paul Mescal, Kerry Condon, Ke Huy Quan, and Stephanie Hsu were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
• Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Austin Butler, and Keke Palmer were among the musicians and actors invited to join the Academy.
• The new members represent global talent across many disciplines in the film industry.
• The Academy aims to increase diversity with 40% of new members identifying as women and over 50% from countries outside the U.S.
• Notable directors, producers, and executives like Joseph Kosinski, Edward Berger, and David Zaslav were also invited to join the Academy.

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