French actor Brigitte Bardot did not receive a mention during the Oscars 2026 in memoriam tribute. Robert Redford was honoured by his The Way We Were co-star Barbra Streisand during the 2026 Oscars. The Guardian reported a tribute to Bardot at the Oscars’ French equivalent, the Cesar’s, was met with boos from audience members. Photo / SuppliedEric Dane, who died last month after a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, was also left out of the tribute. Producer Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey’s Anatomy, defended the Oscars’ decision, telling Entertainment Tonight “he’s not a movie star”.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 17, 2026 15:00 UTC