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Academy Awards Criticized for Bardot's In Memoriam Omission

3/17/2026

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The 98th Academy Awards faced backlash for omissions in its In Memoriam segment, including Brigitte Bardot, the French cinema icon who died in December 2025.
Critics on social media expressed outrage over Bardot's absence, citing her significant contributions to cinema.
Media outlets suggested Bardot's controversial political views may have influenced the Academy's decision.
Other omissions included James Van Der Beek and Malcolm Jamal-Warner.

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The 98th Academy Awards faced backlash for omissions in its In Memoriam segment, including Brigitte Bardot, the French cinema icon who died in December 2025.
Critics on social media expressed outrage over Bardot's absence, citing her significant contributions to cinema.
Media outlets suggested Bardot's controversial political views may have influenced the Academy's decision.
Other omissions included James Van Der Beek and Malcolm Jamal-Warner.