Los Angeles, California - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences elected A Star is Born film producer Lynette Howell Taylor as its new president, the group behind the Oscars said Thursday.

A Star Is Born' Oscar nominated Producer Lynette Howell Taylor has been elected President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences

Producer Lynette Howell Taylor has been named the new president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization’s Board of Governors. She replaces Janet Yang, who has served as the Academy’s president since 2021.