Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Lynette Howell Taylor Elected President of Oscars Academy
Lynette Howell Taylor, a film producer, has been chosen as the new boss of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the group behind the Oscars.
She takes over from Janet Yang.
Taylor has worked on movies like "A Star is Born."
Other people are now in charge too, like Lou Diamond Phillips and Jennifer Fox.
Lynette Howell Taylor has been elected as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Taylor succeeds Janet Yang, who served as president since 2022.
Taylor previously held positions including vice president and chair of the awards committee.
She has produced films such as "A Star Is Born" and "The Accountant".
Other elected officers include Lou Diamond Phillips and Jennifer Fox.
- Who
- Lynette Howell Taylor and other board members.
- What
- Lynette Howell Taylor was elected President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- When
- The election occurred recently.
- Where
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- Why
- To lead the Academy and oversee its operations.
- New President
- Lynette Howell Taylor
- Predecessor
- Janet Yang
- Past Role
- Vice President and chair of the Awards Committee
- Notable Films
- "A Star Is Born", "The Accountant"
- Academy CEO
- Bill Kramer
- Other Elected Officers
- Lou Diamond Phillips, Jennifer Fox
