Awards Chatter Creators & Guests

Scott Feinberg is a Hollywood columnist who is especially known for his coverage of the annual Oscar, Emmy, and Tony races. He began his career in 2008 at the Los Angeles Times. In 2011, he moved to The Hollywood Reporter, where he is currently a columnist. He also created and hosts the 'Awards Chatter' podcast, which features interviews with Hollywood personalities.

Emerald Fennell is an actress, author, screenwriter, and director.

Lulu Wang is a Chinese-American film director, writer, and producer. She is best known for writing and directing Posthumous and The Farewell.

Rhea Seehorn is an actress, known for playing a role in Better Call Saul.

Billy Porter is a Broadway theater performer, pop singer, and actor.

Frederick Wiseman is a filmmaker, documentarian, and theater director.

Piya Sinha-Roy is a journalist and senior film editor at The Hollywood Reporter.

Oliver Stone is a writer, filmmaker, and conspiracy theorist.

Courteney Cox is an actress, producer, and director known for her iconic roles in television and film. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Cox gained fame as Monica Geller on the hit sitcom "Friends" (1994-2004). She also starred in the "Scream" film series (1996-2023) as Gale Weathers. Cox has produced and starred in the series "Cougar Town" (2009-2015) and directed episodes of television shows, showcasing her versatility in the entertainment industry. She continues to work on various projects, maintaining her status as a beloved and influential figure in Hollywood.

Robert Pattinson is an actor, model and musician.

Zoey Deutch is an American actress and producer.

Hayley Atwell is a British-American actress. Born and raised in London, Atwell studied acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and made her stage debut in the 2005 play Prometheus Bound. She appeared in multiple West End productions and on television, gaining recognition for her breakthrough role as Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire in The Duchess (2008), for which she was nominated for a British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her leading performance in the miniseries The Pillars of the Earth (2010) earned her a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Miniseries or Television Film.Atwell rose to prominence for her portrayal of Peggy Carter in the superhero film Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), a role she would reprise in the action-adventure series Agent Carter (2015–2016) and the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Ant-Man (2015), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). She also had roles in the war drama Testament of Youth (2014), the romantic fantasy Cinderella (2015), and the fantasy comedy-drama Christopher Robin (2018). On the stage, Atwell achieved a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in A View from the Bridge (2010) and nominations for Best Actress for her leading performances in The Pride (2013) and Rosmersholm (2020). Atwell began hosting the podcast series True Spies in 2020, which gives an insight into the world of espionage, asking listeners what they would do in real life spy situations.

Emily Blunt is a distinguished British actress known for her versatility and compelling performances across various genres. She first gained international attention with her role in "The Devil Wears Prada," which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Blunt's career continued to ascend with standout performances in films such as "The Young Victoria," "The Adjustment Bureau," and "Edge of Tomorrow." She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of an alcoholic struggling for redemption in "The Girl on the Train," earning a BAFTA Award nomination. Blunt has also excelled in family-friendly films, playing the titular role in "Mary Poppins Returns" and co-starring with her husband, John Krasinski, in the thriller "A Quiet Place," for which she won the Screen Actors Guild Award. Her dynamic range and commitment to her craft have established her as one of the leading actresses in contemporary cinema.

Cynthia Erivo is a British actress, singer, and songwriter. She gained prominence for her Tony Award-winning role as Celie in the 2015 Broadway revival of The Color Purple, which also earned her a Grammy and a Daytime Emmy. Erivo transitioned to film with standout performances, most notably as Harriet Tubman in Harriet (2019), for which she received Academy Award nominations for Best Actress and Best Original Song. In addition to acting, she is a skilled singer and has performed at major events like the Oscars.

Richard Costolo is the former CEO of Twitter, and he was the consultant for the popular HBO TV series Silicon Valley.

Jackson Browne is a singer-songwriter and musician.

Jodie Marie Comer is an actress and artist.

Dame Helen Mirren, DBE is an English actor. She is known for her acting and for winning the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Olivier Award for Best Actress; and the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play.Mirren was born and raised in London. She started acting in childhood. She attended a teaching college, the New College of Speech and Drama in London. She began acting professionally with the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1967. She debuted on Broadway in 1994. In 2003, she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for services to drama. In 2013, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Christina Rene Hendricks is an American actress and model. She is best known for her starring role as Joan Holloway on the AMC period drama series Mad Men (2007–2015) and as Beth Boland in the NBC crime drama series Good Girls (2018–present).