Jennifer Todd Appointed Producer for 17Th Governors Awards

WHO:

Deadline - Jennifer Todd has been appointed as the producer for the 17th Governors Awards.

Variety - Jennifer Todd is a former Academy Producers Branch governor.

Variety - Honorary Oscars will be presented to actor Glenn Close, director Ridley Scott, and animator Floyd Norman.

WHAT:

Deadline - The 17th Governors Awards will be produced by Jennifer Todd, marking her first time in this role.

Variety - Jennifer Todd succeeds Jennifer Fox, who produced the event for seven years.

WHEN:

Deadline - The 17th Governors Awards is an annual event, with the specific date not mentioned in the articles.

WHY:

Deadline - The appointment of Jennifer Todd is part of the Academy's ongoing efforts to bring new leadership to its events.

HOW:

Variety - The transition of production from Jennifer Fox to Jennifer Todd indicates a change in leadership for the event.

(UPDATED June 29, 2026 19:34 UTC)

Jennifer Todd has been appointed as the producer for the 17th Governors Awards, marking her first time in this role and succeeding Jennifer Fox, who produced the event for seven years. The prestigious ceremony will honor actor Glenn Close, director Ridley Scott, and animator Floyd Norman with honorary Oscars. This appointment is part of the Academy's ongoing efforts to bring new leadership to its events.