The 91st Academy Awards, held on February 24, 2019, departed from tradition when the Academy ultimately decided to proceed without a host for the ceremony. Initially, Kevin Hart was announced as the host but stepped down after past homophobic tweets resurfaced, leading to public backlash.

The ceremony included various political statements and speeches, particularly regarding issues like immigration and social justice. Some attendees and viewers felt that the Oscars should focus solely on film rather…