John Waters admits he's dreamt of winning an Oscar. "What gay kid hasn't done an Oscar acceptance speech?" the legendary filmmaker asks, before adding, "I'd rather be the host of the Oscars. I hosted the Spirit Awards many times, so I've already auditioned." I ask Waters to give me his best pitch for the Academy. [...]
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John Waters Wants to Host the Oscars, Says He'll Pitch Chris Rock and Will Smith Presenting Together: 'They Would Come Out and the Movie "Sissy Boy Slap Party" Would Be Showing'
April 11, 2026
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