a number of presenters referred to the lack of diversity at the academy awards. rebel wilson and sacha baron cohen both made jokes referring to the controversy. sidney poitier was not present to collect his fellowship due to ill health. jamie foxx and poitier's daughter, sydney tamiia poitier, presented the award to him in person at his home in los angeles. noel clarke, lulu, and oprah winfrey paid tribute to him in a filmed segment.