Jimmy Kimmel, the television comedian and host of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will be hosting, for the first time, the 89th Academy Awards on Sunday, February 26, 2017. While we can’t wait to see the show the comedian is set to put out, here’s a look back at the Academy Awards hosts over the past few years.
Chris Rock hosted in 2016 and 2005.
Remember, in 2015, when Neil Patrick Harris showed up on stage in his underwear?
Ellen DeGeneres, for the second time, in 2014. Who could forget the epic Oscars selfie?
Seth MacFarlane in 2013.
Billy Crystal hosted, for the 9th time, the Academy Awards in 2012. What a record!
The famous duo, James Franco and Anne Hathaway, in 2011.
Hugh Jackman in 2009, when he couldn’t hold back his musical talents.
Jon Stewart in 2008 and 2006.
Whoopi Goldberg hosted the Oscars in 2002 for the fourth time, but who could forget when she graced the stage in 1999 as Queen Elizabeth?
Our all-time favourite comedian Steve Martin was a solo host, in 2003 and 2001.