Wanda Sykes will help make history as Oscars co-host this year

Out comedian Wanda Sykes is co-hosting the 94th Academy Awards taking place on March 27.

Sykes will host alongside comedian Amy Schumer and actress Regina Hall.

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Sykes is known for her stand-up and her roles in Blackish, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and The New Adventures of Old Christine. She also stars in The Other Two on HBO Max.

This year marks the first time all three Oscar hosts are women, as well as the first time since 1987 that three people will host together. There also hasn’t been a host at all since 2018.

Introducing your 94th Academy Award hosts: Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes.

Tune in to @ABCNetwork to watch the #Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 27 at 8e/5p! pic.twitter.com/gBuN4kVkEX

— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 15, 2022

The hosts were announced on Good Morning America. 

“Good morning, America. I’m not sure who thought this was a good idea, but I’m hosting the Oscars, along with my good friend Wanda Sykes and Regina Hall,” said Schumer in a clip aired on the show. “I’d better go watch some movies.”

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The wait is finally over! The #Oscars will have a triple dose of comedy from its three hosts this year: