Gene Hackman, Oscars and Morgan Freeman

Michelle Trachtenberg Left Out of Oscars 2025 In Memoriam Segment as Gene Hackman and More Are Honored
Michelle Trachtenberg, who died on Feb. 26, was noticeably absent from the In Memoriam segment at the Oscars 2025, as well as Shannen Doherty and Tony Todd
Morgan Freeman Honors Gene Hackman During the 2025 Oscars In Memoriam
James Earl Jones, Maggie Smith, Donald Sutherland, David Lynch were honored and remembered at the Academy Awards
Morgan Freeman Honors "Dear Friend" Gene Hackman at Oscars' In Memoriam: "Our Community Lost a Giant"
"Gene always said, 'I don't think about legacy. I just hope people remember me as someone who tried to do good work,'" Freeman said of his 'Unforgiven' and 'Under Suspicion' co-star.
Will Gene Hackman be included in the Oscars In Memoriam segment?
Gene Hackman died just days before the 97th Academy Awards, raising questions about whether he will be included in the In Memoriam segment.
Morgan Freeman Honors Gene Hackman in Oscars in Memoriam Segment, Tributes Paid to David Lynch and Shelley Duvall
"I speak for us all when I say Gene, you'll be remembered for that and for so much more. Rest in peace, my friend," Hackman's "Unforgiven" co-star Freeman said.
How Oscars Producers Fit Gene Hackman Into the In Memoriam Segment
The Oscars producers had "enough time" to include Gene Hackman in the In Memoriam segment. The late actor, along with wife Betsy Arakawa, was found dead at their home last week, and the Academy made a rare exception to include him in the tribute, with footage of the actor closing the montage.
Morgan Freeman leads In Memoriam with tribute to Gene Hackman at the Oscars
Morgan Freeman paid tribute to his "dear friend" Gene Hackman during the Oscars' In Memoriam segment on Sunday (02.03.25).
Gene Hackman Honored in Oscars In Memoriam as Death Investigation Continues
The ‘In Memoriam’ segment at this year’s Academy Awards both started and ended with Gene Hackman. Morgan Freeman opened the segment with a tribute to his friend and colleague. “The world lost a giant.
Gene Hackman receives touching remembrance during Oscars in memoriam
Morgan Freeman gave tribute to two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman, four days after Hackman was found dead.Related video above: Remembering those we lost in 2025“This week, our community lost a giant,
Michelle Trachtenberg Left Out of Oscars 2025 In Memoriam: Gene Hackman & More Honored
Michelle Trachtenberg was not included in the 2025 Oscars In Memoriam segment, however the Academy Awards honored Gene Hackman, Maggie Smith and more fallen stars.
Michelle Trachtenberg, Jim Abrahams, Alain Delon & Tony Roberts Among Those Excluded From Oscars In Memoriam Segment
While Gene Hackman and Quincy Jones received stand-alone memorial tributes during Sunday’s Academy Awards telecast, but several other notables did not appear in the show’s annual “in memoriam” segment.
Morgan Freeman leads Oscars 'In Memoriam' with Gene Hackman tribute, plus Gena Rowlands, James Earl Jones, and more
Morgan Freeman led the Oscars' 'In Memoriam' tribute to Gene Hackman this year, which included Gena Rowlands, David Lynch, ...
Morgan Freeman tribute to Gene Hackman at Oscars honors Academy Award-winning actor after death
The Oscars are honoring Academy Award-winning actor Gene Hackman. The awards celebrated the life and career of the " French Connection " star at Sunday's ceremony, days after he was found dead ...