As always, the Oscars ceremony featured an In Memoriam tribute to those in the industry who have passed away within the past year. Unfortunately, the segment usually features a few snubs and this year’s In Memoriam tribute was no exception. In fact, Oscars viewers took to Twitter to share their ire over the snubs, which included a lack of tribute to actors such as Paul Sorvino and Anne Heche.ย
The Academy has issued a response to the backlash from all of the In Memoriam omissions, per Variety. Their statement read, “The Academy receives hundreds of requests to include loved ones and industry colleagues in the Oscars In Memoriam segment. An executive committee representing every branch considers the list and makes selections for the telecast based on limited available time. All the submissions are included on A.frame and will remain on the site throughout the year.”
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Even though the Academy responded to the backlash, that didn’t quell much of the anger from fans. Some Oscars viewers were not afraid to express their disappointment over some of the In Memoriam snubs on Twitter.ย
Why Does It Keep Happening?
Actor Lydia Cornell pointed out that this is far from the first time that the Academy has snubbed someone for the In Memoriam segment. But, how does this happen so often?
Really?
Paul Sorvino and Leslie Jordan were two of the more significant omissions from the montage. Viewers can’t believe they weren’t included.ย
Mira Sorvino Speaks Out
Sorvino’s daughter, Mira Sorvino, even spoke out about the snub, saying on Twitter that the omission was “baffling.” Although, she stressed that her father won’t be forgotten.ย
Disappointing
Charlbi Dean was in one of the nominees for Best Picture, Triangle of Sadness. Despite that fact, the late actor was left out of the In Memoriam tribute.ย
Remembering Anne Heche
Hollywood was rocked when Anne Heche died this past August. However, she wasn’t included in the Oscars’ In Memoriam tribute.
Paying Tribute
Since the Academy left out several prominent names from its montage, folks on Twitter are paying tribute to them. One fan acknowledged the passing of Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman in the iconic animated series.ย
Disrespectful
This individual is disappointed to see that Sacheen Littlefeather, who refused the Best Actor award for Marlon Brando in one of the ceremony’s most well-known moments, wasn’t acknowledged during the broadcast. Considering her history with the organization, it’s a shocking omission.ย
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