Bill Maher sent a blunt message about an Oscars diversity campaign ahead of the 2026 Academy Awards on Sunday, March 15.
On the Friday, March 13 episode of Real Time With Bill Maher, the late-night host, 70, took aim at #OscarsSoWhite during his “New Rule” segment. The campaign marks its 10th anniversary at the 98th Academy Awards.
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