Robbie, Mahershala Ali, Stone to present the awards -The Asian Age

Margot Robbie, Mahershala Ali, Emma Stone are amongst the first slate of 2018 Oscars presenters. Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd announced the first batch of stars on Friday which include Chadwick Boseman, Viola Davis, Laura Dern, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig, Tiffany Haddish, Tom Holland, Kumail Nanjiani, and Daniela Vega.

"Whether returning to the Oscars stage or gracing it for the first time, each of these artists bring their own distinguishing and energetic appeal. Their contributions will make for an unforgettable evening," said De Luca and Todd in a statement. "Their contributions will make for an unforgettable evening."


A few of the evening's presenters are also up for awards. Gerwig's Lady Bird is up for best picture and best director, along with lead and supporting actress nods for Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf.

Both Lady Bird and Nanjiani's The Big Sick earned nods for best original screenplay. Robbie is nominated for best actress for her leading role in I, Tonya. Vega stars in Oscar-nominated film A Fantastic Woman.


The 90th annual Academy Awards will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and will be held on March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center in Hollywood.

-Agencies