Steve Martin Shares Why He Wouldn’t Host the Oscars Again

Despite hosting the Academy Awards on three separate occasions, Hollywood veteran Steve Martin recently shared that he would not steer the Oscars again, citing insufficient compensation as a reason for his decision. “They don’t pay,” Martin, 79, revealed in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, published on Aug. 19. “The Golden Globes pay, so they get Tina Fey and Amy [Poehler]. And Ricky Gervais. The Oscars should pay,” he continued. “When you consider the amount of work, it’s at least several months of mental churning.” In addition to his claims that he did not receive payment, Martin said he had to prepare for his hosting engagements months in advance. “And now I have a completely different life,” he shared. “I’m not as free. It’s a lot of work.”...