The 2026 Academy Awards faced intense public scrutiny following the exclusion of several stars from the televised In Memoriam segment at the Dolby Theatre.While Billy Crystal honored Rob Reiner, viewers criticized the omission of French actress Brigitte Bardot, Eric Dane, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner.Industry experts cited limited slots as a reason for the exclusions, which prompted Geoff Keighley to voice his frustration.