Oscars Face Backlash for Omitting Brigitte Bardot and James Van Der Beek From the Live Memorial

The 2026 Oscars In Memoriam segment has drawn criticism for omitting James Van Der Beek, Eric Dane, and Brigitte Bardot from the live broadcast.While Barbra Streisand and Billy Crystal led tributes to Robert Redford and Rob Reiner, many stars were only recognized on the official Academy website.The exclusions of cinema icons like Dharmendra and David Keighley have sparked debates regarding political bias and the prioritization of film over television.