Amid Hosting Controversy, These Black Stars Would Be Perfect to Host the 2025 Oscars

Oscar winner Jamie Foxx is the kind of entertainer who would be great at every aspect of hosting the show. Comedy, sketches, improv, musical numbers, he’s got it all handled.

Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Keenan Ivory Wayans. Basically, the whole family assembles like an Avengers of comedy.

Whether you like Nick Cannon or hate him, you have to admit he’s an extrenely talented entertainer who has what’s needed to make a great Oscars host. However, he has made controversial comments in the past, so that could keep him from being considered for the gig.

Yes, we basically want “A Black Lady Sketch Show” presents The Oscars. Make it happen!

If you’ve seen Queen Latifah host the NAACP Image Awards, then you already know that “The Equalizer” is an absolute legend who would own the Oscars stage like the boss that she is.

Comedy, drama, singing, dancing, improv, impressions, whatever the show needs, Wayne Brady has it covered. There’s literally nothing he can’t do as an entertainer.

Last time Regina hosted, things got a little crazy. She deserves a do over without the controversy.

Wanda Sykes also co-hosted the infamous 2022 Oscars, so lets bring her back for a second take. This time around, let her have the whole stage to herself to really have fun.

Kenan and Kel at the Oscars sounds like a comedy sketch, but it would actually be amazing. They’re TV and movie vets who can handle anything the award shoe gods throw at them.

Maya is having a huge year and the best way to celebrate that is with a huge party on the Oscars stage. If she does a musical monologue, it could be an unforgettable moment.

Keke Palmer makes the most of every opportunity she’s given, so we know she’d knock it out of the park at the Oscars. She may not be a household name now, but once the rest of the world discovers what a special talent she is, she would be.

Kevin Hart has made it pretty clear he’s not interested in hosting the big show. But if he’s teamed up with his comedy partner Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, maybe he’d reconsider. The two of them would definitely provide one of the funniest shows we’ve seen in a while.

Following the amazing job she’s done hosting the BAFTAs and the Tonys, the “West Side Story” Oscar winner should already be on the shortlist of choices.

You know he’ll be hilarious, and he’ll definitely bring the culture to the big stage. Seriously, Entertainer is in his name.

We’re so ready for a “Key & Peele” reunion, and what better place for it to happen than the Oscars stage? Imagine the valets celebrating the biggest movies of the year.