Oscars 2026: Priyanka Chopra joins Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans as presenter
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Priyanka Chopra has joined the star-studded lineup of presenters for the 98th annual Academy Awards on March 15. Conan O'Brien will be the host of the prestigious ceremony.
Priyanka Chopra will join a distinguished group of Hollywood stars as a presenter at the 98th annual Academy Awards, scheduled for March 15. The ceremony, set to air live on ABC, will also see Robert Downey Jr and Gwyneth Paltrow take the stage, marking a much-anticipated Iron Man reunion for fans. The global icon confirmed her participation with a post on social media.
Chopra’s announcement follows her recent appearance at the Golden Globes, where she took to the red carpet and presented an award alongside K-Pop artiste Lisa. The actor shared the list of presenters for the Oscars and captioned it, "The 2026 Academy Awards."
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Other presenters announced by the Academy include Anne Hathaway, Will Arnett, and Paul Mescal. Additionally, 2025's best actor winners Adrien Brody and Mikey Madison, along with supporting actor winners Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldana, will return to present awards in acting categories, maintaining the Oscars tradition.
The list of presenters also features Chris Evans, Javier Bardem, Maya Rudolph, Chase Infiniti, Demi Moore, and Kumail Nanjiani. This diverse lineup is expected to add to the excitement and star power of the evening.
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