Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin Team Up To Host the Oscars

Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin Team Up To Host the Oscars
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It's been announced that funnymen Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin will co-host the 82nd Academy Awards.

"I am happy to co-host the Oscars with my enemy Alec Baldwin," Martin said jokingly in a statement.

Alec also expressed excitement for the star-studded gig.

"I don't play the banjo but I'm thrilled to be hosting the Oscars," he said. "It's the opportunity of a lifetime."

Martin hosted the 73rd and 75th Academy Awards, while this will be Baldwin's first-time hosting job.

"We think the team of Steve and Alec are the perfect pair of hosts for the Oscars,” said telecast producers Adam Shankman and Bill Mechanic. "Steve will bring the experience of having hosted the show in the past and Alec will be a completely fresh personality for this event."

Published 11/3/09 by the Insider

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  • It could work! I'm looking forward to it.
    GeorgeJobson 11/4/09 Reply
  • I CAN SEE STEVE BEING FUNNY AND CHARMING. BUT ALEC WHATS HE GONNA DO? YELL AT EVERYBODY AND DRINK IT UP? SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL ALEC TO STAY HOME! HE'S NOT EVEN A GOOD ACTOR! HE's OVER RATED AND OVER WEIGHT! LOL
    Anonymous 11/4/09 Reply
  • Hugh Jackman did a great job why didn't they ask him to host again. As much as I like Steve and I don't like Alec... I feel this is going to be another boring Oscars for next year.
    Anonymous 11/3/09 Reply
  • Cant wait:)
    NeverLetGo 11/3/09 Reply