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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will require all guests and nominees to show proof of vaccination against the coronavirus, as well as two negative P.C.R. tests, in order to attendthe Oscarsthis year, PEOPLE confirms.
Performers and presenters will have to undergo “rigorous testing,” but will not be required to show proof of vaccination, a spokeswoman for the Academy first toldThe New York Timeson Thursday.
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The news comes just a week after it was originally reported that the Academy was not planning on requiring proof of vaccination – just a negative P.C.R test or rapid test the day of the event – in order to attend, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
Earlier this week,it was announcedthatAmy Schumer,Regina Hall, andWanda Sykeswill serve as hosts of this year’s big event.Jimmy Kimmelwas the last celeb to hostthe Oscars, having emceed the ceremony in 2017 and 2018.
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While fans can expect to see familiar faces up for a coveted Oscar, includingNicole Kidman,Denzel Washington, andJavier Bardem, a slew of new actors have beennominated for the first timein their careers.
Kristen Stewartis up for Best Actress for her role as Lady Diana inSpencer,Ariana DeBosenabbed a spot in the Best Supporting Actress category for her role as Anita in Steven Spielberg’sWest Side Story, andJesse Plemonsis up for Best Supporting Actor for his role as George Burbank inThe Power of the Dog.
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