The Governors Awards for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has a new producer.
Producer and former Academy Producers Branch governor Jennifer Todd will take the reins of the 17th Governors Awards, Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor said Monday. It will be Todd’s first time producing the event, which for the past seven years has been produced by Jennifer Fox.
This year, Honorary Oscars will be presented to actor Glenn Close, animator Floyd Norman and director Ridley Scott, with the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award going to producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler. The event will take place November 15, 2026, at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood.
“We are thrilled to have Jennifer leading this year’s Governors Awards,” said Howell Taylor. “Her expertise in producing will undoubtedly create a beautiful evening celebrating the artistry of this year’s exceptional honorees.”
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“I am delighted to have the opportunity to produce this cherished Academy event,” said Todd. “I’m looking forward to honoring the remarkable achievements of five artists with a tribute that reflects the lasting cultural impact they have made.”
Todd has produced a variety of films over the last 30 years including Christopher Nolan’s breakthrough film Memento, which earned two Oscar nominations. Her film credits include Boiler Room, Must Love Dogs, Prime, Across the Universe, Alice In Wonderland, Celeste and Jesse Forever, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Live By Night, The Way Back, The Thursday Murder Club and the Austin Powers franchise.
She also co-produced the 89th and 90th Oscars alongside producer Michael De Luca. Both broadcasts were nominated for Outstanding Special Class Program and Outstanding Variety Special (Live) at the 69th and 70th Emmy Awards, respectively.
The Honorary Award is given “to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences in any discipline, or for outstanding service to the Academy.”
The Thalberg award is presented to a creative producer whose body of work reflects a consistently high quality of motion picture production.
