But the ceremony also frustrated many fans and industry figures, especially those who noticed unfortunate omissions in the In Memoriam segment. One of these was the late horror movie icon Tony Todd, who was nowhere to be found during the broadcast tribute.

It can't be easy to put together the "In Memoriam" tribute at the Academy Awards every year. With such limited time, how do you properly honor those in the industry who recently passed away? The entire award show could be an "In Memoriam" and it still wouldn't feel sufficient.

Despite online fodder, Adrien Brody’s girlfriend Georgina Chapman was on board with his and Halley Berry’s shocking kiss on the Oscars red carpet, acknowledging that her partner was “more than fine” with the stunt.

Fans are not pleased with David Lynch's short Oscars tribute and the omission of Michelle Trachtenberg, Tony Todd, Olivia Hussey and several other actors and filmmakers from the In Memoriam section at Sunday's 97th Academy Awards.

The Oscars In Memoriam segment continues to stir upset among viewers as the 2025 ceremony snubbed stars like Michelle Trachtenberg, Shannen Doherty, Tony Todd, Olivia Hussey, and more in its most recent televised presentation.

Tony Todd's family is fuming at the Academy Awards ... and it's all because the late actor's name wasn't included in an annual segment honoring those who died.

Jennie Garth says her 'Beverly Hills, 90210' co-star Shannen Doherty being left out of the Oscars In Memoriam is "messed up."

Family and fans of the late Tony Todd are upset the 'Candyman' star wasn't part of the 'in memoriam' tribute at Sunday's Academy Awards.

So were film heroes like director David Lynch and actors James Earl Jones, Teri Garr and John Amos (Garr and Amos spent formative years in New Jersey). However, an actor whose death was reported Feb. 26 was left out of the televised “In Memoriam” segment at the 2025 Academy Awards.

Oscars 2025 honored the industry's finest talents, including a heartfelt In Memoriam segment but notable omissions sparked deserved backlash.