Synopsis
During the 97th Academy Awards, the traditional 'In Memoriam' segment highlighted several notable figures from the entertainment industry who passed away over the last year. However, names including Michelle Trachtenberg, Shannen Doherty, and Tony Todd were notably absent, igniting discussion on social media about the Academy's choices.Key Takeaways
- Oscars featured an emotional 'In Memoriam' segment.
- Michelle Trachtenberg and other notable figures were omitted.
- Gene Hackman received tribute from Morgan Freeman.
- Zoe Saldana won Best Supporting Actress for 'Emilia Perez.'
- Annual snubs often spark social media outrage.
Los Angeles, March 3 (NationPress) In addition to the Hollywood elite, the notorious Oscars snubs made their presence felt during the most significant evening in Hollywood at the awards ceremony.
The Oscars took a moment to reflect with the customary 'In Memoriam' segment honoring the entertainment notables who passed away in the last year as names were displayed onscreen, according to 'Variety'.
Prominent figures in filmmaking, such as David Lynch, James Earl Jones, and Donald Sutherland, were acknowledged during this poignant segment.
Reported by 'Variety', Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her role in 'Harriet the Spy', who passed away the Wednesday before the Oscars, was excluded from the In Memoriam segment. This year, other actors like Tony Todd, Chance Perdomo, Alain Delon, Tony Roberts from 'Annie Hall', Linda Lavin, Martin Mull, and Olivia Hussey from 'Romeo and Juliet' were also left out.
Gene Hackman, who was discovered deceased alongside his wife on Wednesday, received a tribute from Morgan Freeman, who collaborated with the two-time Oscar winner on 'Unforgiven' and 'Under Suspicion'.
Regardless of how many individuals are commemorated, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences cannot allocate unlimited time for listing names and images.
As noted by 'Variety', every year, several notable entertainers are overlooked, often leading to uproar on social media.
Other artists and creatives remembered during this segment included Gena Rowlands, Teri Garr, Maggie Smith, Shelley Duvall, Roger Corman, and Robert Towne.
Earlier, Zoe Saldana became emotional on the Oscars stage after winning the Best Supporting Actress award for her portrayal of an attorney for a cartel leader in Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Perez'.
In her heartfelt acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude to the cast and her family. The actress highlighted the 'Emilia Perez' cast, stating, “Thank you to the Academy for recognizing the quiet heroism and strength of women like Rita, and addressing powerful women. Jacques, you are an essential figure in my life. Thank you for your interest in these women's stories. To my cast and crew of 'Emilia Perez', I am sharing this award with you.”
She then emotionally reflected on her family and her grandmother, shedding tears during her speech. “My grandmother immigrated to this country in 1961; I am a proud child of immigrant parents,” she shared. “With dreams, dignity, and hard work, I am the first American of Dominican descent to receive an Academy Award, and I hope I will not be the last. The fact that I am being honored for a role in which I could sing and speak in Spanish would have made my grandmother incredibly proud; this is for her.”
Additionally, the actress won the SAG Award for Supporting Actress for 'Emilia Perez', along with a BAFTA award, Golden Globe, and Critics Choice award.
