February 2, 2012 4:42 PM

Halle Berry, Tom Cruise to present at Oscars

By
Jessica Derschowitz
Topics
Movies

Halle Berry arrives at the 83rd Annual Academy Awards on Feb. 27, 2011, in Hollywood, Calif.

(Credit: Getty)

(CBS) Halle Berry will be among the presenters at this year's Academy Awards ceremony, it was announced Thursday.

The Oscar winner joins a presenters list that already includes Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez and the cast of "Bridesmaids."

Pictures: Oscar nominees 2012
Special section: Awards season

Berry won her best actress statuette in 2002, for her role in "Monster's Ball." Cruise has been nominated for three Academy Awards.

"Bridesmaids" is up for best original screenplay (Kristin Wiig and Annie Mumolo), and Melissa McCarthy is nominated in the supporting actress category for her role in the comedy.

The 84th Academy Awards will be handed out on Feb. 26, in a ceremony hosted by Billy Cyrstal. The telecast will air live on ABC.

Tell us: Who would you like to see present at the Oscars?

34 Photos

Oscar nominees 2012

View the Full Gallery »


3 Comments +

Follow Celebrity Circuit

Scroll Left
Scroll Right More »
CBS This Morning now on iPad & iPhone! GET THE FREE APP
CBS News on Facebook