Academy CEO Bill Kramer has confirmed that conversations are ongoing regarding the possibility of gender-neutral categories for the Oscars. Not everyone thinks this is a good idea..
. Gender-neutral acting categories for award shows have been gaining popularity over the years. In 2012, the Grammys removed gendered categories, allowing men and women to compete against each other for all awards, under titles like “Best Perfromer”.
Other awards shows have axed their gendered categories to champion inclusivity, like the MTV Movie & TV Awards, Independent Spirit Awards, Gotham Awards, and BRIT Awards, who introduced gender neutral awards to be "even more inclusive, recognising exceptional work rather than how artists identify.” Now, in a bid to be more inclusive to gender non-conforming performers, there have been renewed calls for the Oscars to introduce gender-neutral awards, merging male and female shortlists into singular Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor categories. Currently, the Academy Awards’ acting awards are separated into male (Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor) and female (Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress) categories.
During a new interview with , Academy CEO Bill Kramer was asked about the possibility of gender-neutral categories. He confirmed that conversations are ongoing. “We are exploring this topic with our awards, membership, equity, and inclusion committees and soon with our Board of Governors,” he said.
“It’s in the early exploration st.
