Kimmel, who will host this year’s Oscars in two months, says it’s too soon to predict hot topics for jokes.

Actresses bring activists to the awards show for television and movies as part of a show of solidarity.

Blanchett follows Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, who headed the 70th edition of the festival last year.

Ryan Urich says his mother died on Christmas Eve, surrounded by her kids and other family members.