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The Minnesota Vikings announced the death of Ring of Honor safety Joey Browner, 65, a nine‑season Viking and six‑time Pro Bowler who helped anchor Minnesota’s defense. Browner’s passing comes on the heels of fellow Viking Jeff Siemon’s death over the weekend, and Browner’s legacy is celebrated as one of the franchise’s all‑time greats.
Corey Feldman says the Oscars tribute to Rob Reiner felt like a fleeting moment and notes he wasn’t invited to attend; he would have liked to hear from Wil Wheaton and Jerry O’Connell during the Stand By Me retrospective, and he acknowledges the In Memoriam segment honoring Rob and Michele Reiner. Feldman had previously suggested his absence stemmed from speaking out about childhood abuse in Hollywood, while still praising the tribute overall.
Corey Feldman weighed in on the Oscars’ homage to Rob Reiner, calling the moment a “fleeting” one and saying he didn’t feel he missed much after being left out. He wished Wil Wheaton and Jerry O’Connell had spoken and noted he wasn’t invited to participate in the tribute; Feldman had previously suggested his exclusion stemmed from speaking out about abuse in Hollywood, with EW and Stand By Me co-stars discussing a 40-year retrospective of Reiner’s film.
Shonda Rhimes defended the Oscars’ decision to exclude Eric Dane from the 2026 In Memoriam, arguing the segment prioritizes film stars and noting Dane’s TV legacy with Grey’s Anatomy; Dane died in February after an ALS diagnosis, and Rhimes suggests he will be honored by the Emmys.
At the 2026 Oscars, Barbra Streisand delivered the Robert Redford tribute in the in memoriam segment, prompting Jane Fonda on the red carpet to question why Streisand was chosen and quip that she had more to say after their collaborations. Streisand praised Redford’s backbone and support for free press, the environment, and the Sundance Institute, while Fonda noted they worked together four times and mourned his impact on cinema. The ceremony also honored Rob Reiner and Diane Keaton, with notable omissions like Brigitte Bardot.
French outlets criticized the Oscars' In Memoriam omission of Brigitte Bardot, arguing her global cinema legacy deserved tribute; while some point to Bardot's politics as a possible factor, many publications framed the omission as a pointed oversight and questioned the Academy's selection process, a discussion mirrored by prior coverage of Alain Delon's omission.
Jane Fonda joked at Vanity Fair’s Oscars party that Barbra Streisand shouldn’t have delivered Robert Redford’s tribute, noting she acted with him in four films. Streisand then performed a portion of The Way We Were during Redford’s In Memoriam at the 2026 Oscars. Redford, who died at 89, was honored at the ceremony, and Fonda has celebrated his impact on independent film and the Sundance Institute in interviews and posts.
Jane Fonda playfully quizzed Barbra Streisand’s Oscars In Memoriam tribute to Robert Redford, noting she worked with him on four films while Streisand did just one and hinting she has more to say; Streisand praised Redford as thoughtful and bold, even singing part of The Way We Were, in a tribute to the late 89-year-old star who left a lasting mark on cinema.
Jane Fonda questioned Barbra Streisand’s Oscars tribute to Robert Redford, joking that Streisand had only one movie with him while she did four; the piece notes Redford’s 2025 death and lists Fonda’s four Redford collaborations, Streisand’s tribute in The Way We Were, and other In Memoriam honorees.
Barbra Streisand delivered a surprise Oscars moment by honoring her late The Way We Were co-star, Robert Redford, with a rendition during the In Memoriam segment; Redford died at 89 last September and was praised for his activism and support of the Sundance Institute, with Streisand reflecting on their long friendship and the film that cemented their bond.
Oscars executives explain Conan O’Brien’s ambitious, pre-taped host segment and the night’s tribute-heavy format, detailing animated bits, international setups, cameos, and design choices (like a tree-filled set and leaf-blower gag). They address the In Memoriam omissions and timing decisions, the quick-turnaround integration of moments like a Casablanca homage with Sterling K. Brown, and confirm the “host for life” offer while touching on post-show ideas and production logistics.
James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane were omitted from the Oscars 2026 In Memoriam segment, triggering social-media backlash as fans noted other notable omissions, even as the tribute still honored figures like Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford.
The Oscars’ In Memoriam segment, stretched to about 15 minutes to honor Rob Reiner, Diane Keaton, and Robert Redford, still omits several notable figures—Brigitte Bardot, Bud Cort, and Imax pioneer David Keighley—as well as TV stars James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane. Rachel McAdams and Barbra Streisand offered tributes, while others like Claudia Cardinale and Diane Ladd received mini-tributes. The omissions sparked disappointment from families and fans, highlighting the ongoing debate over who is included when the memorial segment is so time-constrained.
Barbra Streisand performed “The Way We Were” in the 2026 Oscars In Memoriam to honor Robert Redford, recalling their iconic 1973 collaboration and praising his backbone and activism through Sundance Institute, delivering one of the night’s most emotional moments with a moving rendition of the song.
At the 2026 Oscars, Rob Reiner was honored in a moving In Memoriam segment—kickstarted by Billy Crystal’s personal tribute and followed by a procession of Reiner’s film alumni—while the Academy also paid respects to other late legends, including Robert Redford and Diane Keaton.