Rita Wilson announces election on Oscars panel: ‘I’m so honored’

Rita Wilson takes to social media with news regarding her casting at the Oscars panel.

The star announced the news over on Instagram alongside a caption that read, “Very pleased to announce that I will be joining @whoopigoldberg @lauradern as a Governor of the Board for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences @theacademy in the Actors Branch.”

“So honored to join all these wonderful artists and so many others in a variety of professions in our industry who work to keep our Academy vibrant, curious, and reflective of our society. Eager to get to work!”

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