The esteemed comedian sat down with People Magazine ahead of the big night which will see her host the Academy Awards alongside Regina Hall and Amy Schumer

The Oscars are just days away, and will feature an exciting lineup including Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes. In a recent interview with People Magazine, Sykes opened up about how she felt the second she knew would be hosting the biggest night in cinema, what her wife’s reaction was and more.

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 25: Wanda Sykes attends the LA Special Screening of Apple TV ‘s “Visible: Out On Television” at The West Hollywood EDITION on February 25, 2020 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

Sykes told the magazine that upon learning she would be joining Hall and Schumer to host, she knew she couldn’t tell her wife Alex right away. Sykes and Alex, who are moms to 12-year-old twins, have been married for 13 years now. Sykes shared, “I can’t tell her stuff because she would drive me nuts asking about it every day.”

When her wife finally did find out the news, she reportedly had one question for Sykes: what was she going to wear? “It was all of that,” Sykes quipped when talking about the moment. While she shared that Alex is working out and “doing way too much,” ahead of the big night, Sykes is, “just looking for some comfortable shoes.”

As theGrio previously reported, Sykes hosting gig was announced earlier this year by producer of this year’s Oscars ceremony Will Packer. This will mark the first time the popular awards show will have a host since Jimmy Kimmel in 2018, and fans are eagerly awaiting the big night.

In a press release from the Academy, Packer shared, “This year’s show is all about uniting movie lovers. It’s apropos that we’ve lined up three of the most dynamic, hilarious women with very different comedic styles.”

NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 16: Alex Sykes (L) and comedian Wanda Sykes attend the Trevor Project’s 2014 “TrevorLIVE NY” Event at the Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 16, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

He continued, “I know the fun Regina, Amy and Wanda will be having will translate to our audience as well. Many surprises in store!  Expect the unexpected!”

Check out a hilarious promo for the Oscars featuring the three hosts and be sure to check the Academy Awards when they air this Sunday on ABC.

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