end, but iginla think la la l will this will win. reporter: meryl streep returns and natalie portman as jackie. but stone is the frontrunner. emma stone has essentially won every single award you could win. reporter: race for best actor is tight. andrew garfield, ryan gosling and mortensen are all up for the honor. but the momentum is with denzel washington for fences and casey affleck in manchester by the sea. everyone will be on the edge of their seat for that competition. do you know who is hosting the oscars? i ll give you a hint, he s touching your face. reporter: jimmy kimmel is taking on the most challenging role. the late night host will emcee for the first time. he really is going to rely on his relationship with the actors in the room to try to make them comfortable and relaxed. reporter: although a few will probably be excited and degr