Overview

• Jennie Garth described the omission of her late '90210' co-star Shannen Doherty from the Oscars' 'In Memoriam' segment as 'messed up' during a TMZ interview.
• Shannen Doherty, who passed away in July 2024 after a long battle with cancer, was included in the Academy's online In Memoriam database but not in the televised tribute.
• Fans and representatives expressed disappointment over the exclusion, especially given Doherty's contributions to film and television, including roles in 'Heathers' and 'Mallrats.'
• Other prominent figures, such as Michelle Trachtenberg and Tony Todd, were also left out of the broadcasted tribute, sparking further criticism of the Academy's selection process.
• The Academy has not issued a statement addressing the omissions, leaving many viewers and industry members questioning the criteria for inclusion in the segment.