The 2025 Oscars featured a reflective In Memoriam segment celebrating entertainment figures who passed away over the past year. The notable names recognized included David Lynch, Maggie Smith, James Earl Jones, and Donald Sutherland in filmmaking, as well as Michelle Trachtenberg from “Harriet the Spy”. However, some prominent stars like Tony Todd, Chance Perdomo, Alain Delon, and Olivia Hussey were left out of the segment.
Gene Hackman was remembered with a tribute by Morgan Freeman, who worked with him on several films. Quincy Jones also had his own separate Oscars tribute later in the show. The Academy’s decision to omit some names due to time constraints has sparked outcry on social media, with many expressing sadness and disappointment.
Other performers and creatives recognized during the segment included Gena Rowlands, Teri Garr, Shelley Duvall, Bob Newhart, John Amos, Roger Corman, and Robert Towne. A longer list of omitted stars is available on the Academy’s website.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/oscars-in-memoriam-snubs-michelle-trachtenberg-1236321726