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flag Comedian Bill Maher sparked debate by claiming Hollywood has achieved enough diversity, dismissing ongoing racial equity concerns ahead of the 2026 Oscars.

flag Comedian Bill Maher criticized the #OscarsSoWhite movement during his HBO show, arguing that Hollywood has made sufficient progress on diversity and that continued scrutiny is no longer warranted. flag He cited recent wins by underrepresented groups, including eight of the last 10 Best Director awards and 60% of honorary Oscars, to claim systemic bias has diminished. flag Maher dismissed concerns about racial inequity, suggesting fear of appearing racist now drives Academy decisions. flag He also attacked new diversity rules requiring crew and storyline inclusion, calling them excessive and harmful to classic films. flag His remarks, made ahead of the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, sparked debate over the pace and perception of progress in Hollywood.

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