The Academy Invites 529 Members; Jacob Elordi, Teyana Taylor Among Them
Summary
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 new members to join its Class of 2026. This group includes well-known actors and filmmakers and is one of the most diverse and global classes in the Academy's history.Key Facts
- 529 people have been invited to join the Academy for 2026.
- The new members include actors like Jacob Elordi, Teyana Taylor, Julia Garner, and Josh O’Connor.
- Filmmakers Benny and Josh Safdie are also invited.
- The list contains 95 Oscar nominees and 21 winners.
- Compared to last year’s 534 invites, this year’s list is slightly smaller.
- Women make up 42% of the new members.
- 56% of the invitees come from underrepresented communities.
- 53% are based outside the United States.
- If all accept, the Academy will have over 11,300 members, with more than 10,000 eligible to vote for Oscars.
- The Academy has recently added new award categories, including Best Casting and a future award for Stunt Design.
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