Hollywood. Producer of "A Star Is Born" Elected to Academy

Lynette Taylor, known for productions such as "A Star Is Born" and "Settlement," will succeed Janet Yang as president of the Hollywood Academy, which organizes the Oscars.

Along with Lynette Taylor, Lesley Barber, for the music business, Jennifer Fox, for the producers, Lou Diamond Phillips, for the actors, and Howard A. Rodman, for the writers, were also elected as vice presidents.

Bill Kramer, Executive Chairman of the Academy's Board of Governors, said in the statement released tonight that "this is an exceptional group, capable of advancing the Academy's mission, supporting [its] members worldwide, ensuring long-term financial stability, and celebrating the achievements of the global film community."

Lynette Taylor, a member of the Academy since 2014, has held various positions within the organization, including vice president and chair of the awards committee.

Taylor is the fifth woman to lead the Hollywood Academy. Previously, the first woman elected to the position was actress Bette Davis, who served briefly in 1941; producer and screenwriter Fay Kanin (1979-1983); jurist Cheryl Boone Isaacs (2013-2017); and producer Janet Yang (2022-2025).

The nominations for the next edition of the Oscars, the 98th, will be announced on January 22, 2026. The winners will be announced on March 15 of the following year.