Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Women in Film Honors Oscar Nominees

Episode Date: March 14, 2026

Women in Films nineteenth pre-Oscars gala honored women nominees for the twenty twenty-six Academy Awards, featuring leading actresses Kate Hudson and Renate Reinsve, songwriter Diane Warren, doc...umentarian Tig Notaro, and production designer Alice Felton. Held at Bette Davis former home, the event celebrated ongoing determination for gender equality in Hollywood, with Women in Film CEO Kirsten Scaffer emphasizing the long fight for inclusion. Founded in nineteen seventy-three, the organization continues to champion gender equality, supporting careers and boosting representation in film. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ecbf127739063a54

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Starting point is 00:00:00 It's March 14th. Let's get into entertainment and celebrity news. Women in Film marked its 19th year of hosting a pre- Oscars gala to honor women nominees for the 2026 Academy Awards. The event drew over 30 nominees from categories like acting, producing, songwriting, and production design. Held at the historic wheelhouse in Los Angeles, once home to actress Bet Davis, the night featured speeches and a group photo, all backed by Max. Mara. leading actress nominees Kate Hudson and Renate Rinesh joined the celebration alongside Diane Warren for her original song Tig Nataro for her documentary and Alice Felton for production design
Starting point is 00:00:40 supporters including Alicia Silverstone John Batiste and Lisa Ann Walter turned out to cheer them on Women in films CEO Kirst and Scaffer spoke about the long fight for inclusion in Hollywood noting how women have pushed for seats at tables not built for them she emphasized that the gathering was a moment to celebrate ongoing determination rather than a finished battle. Founded in 1973, the organization has long championed gender equality, tackling bias, supporting careers, and boosting. Representation and film. Their work highlights women's talent and grid across the industry. This year's
Starting point is 00:01:16 nominees stood out not just for their storytelling, but for advocating equality and free speech. Officials expressed deep pride in uplifting these voices ahead of the Oscars. D&NN is brought to you by our sponsor. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen. S-O-I-Solipillow.com.

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