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Corey Feldman Devastated by Oscars Exclusion Amid Tribute Chaos

3/9/2026

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Corey Feldman expresses devastation after being excluded from the Oscars tribute to director Rob Reiner on March 15.
Jerry O'Connell and Wil Wheaton, Stand By Me co-stars, support Feldman and seek answers from tribute organizers.
Feldman said the exclusion may relate to his advocacy for abuse survivors and urged fans to stop petitions.
The tribute's planning has been complicated by Reiner's recent death and ongoing legal issues involving his family.

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Corey Feldman expresses devastation after being excluded from the Oscars tribute to director Rob Reiner on March 15.
Jerry O'Connell and Wil Wheaton, Stand By Me co-stars, support Feldman and seek answers from tribute organizers.
Feldman said the exclusion may relate to his advocacy for abuse survivors and urged fans to stop petitions.
The tribute's planning has been complicated by Reiner's recent death and ongoing legal issues involving his family.