This Sunday night, March 2, the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles is all set to host the 2025 Oscars, the pinnacle of international cinema. Hollywood's brightest stars will gather to celebrate a year of outstanding performances and achievements.
However, this year's event will notably miss Harrison Ford, who was previously announced as one of the night's presenters. As confirmed by his representatives, the 82-year-old actor had to cancel his appearance due to a health issue.
People magazine reports Ford was diagnosed with shingles, leading to the cancellation. His team notified the Academy on Saturday morning, just hours before the gala. Despite the setback, representatives assured that Ford is in stable condition.
Despite missing the Oscars, Ford has been active this season, attending multiple galas, including last week's Screen Actors Guild Awards. He was in high spirits there, participating in a comedic sketch that delighted his peers. Ford attended alone while his wife, Calista Flockhart, is busy filming her lead role in "Curse of the Starving Class."
Who's presenting at the 2025 Oscars?
The official Oscars Instagram profile recently revealed the lineup, including Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, June Squibb, and Bowen Yang. The initial announcement came in mid-February.
Additionally, stars like Joe Alwyn, Sterling K. Brown, Willem Dafoe, Ana de Armas, Lily-Rose Depp, Selena Gomez, Goldie Hawn, Connie Nielsen, Ben Stiller, and