Overview
- Billy Crystal opened with a eulogy for Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, joined onstage by collaborators from Reiner’s films as the murder case against their son remains active.
- Rachel McAdams honored Diane Keaton and Catherine O’Hara, recalling Keaton’s singular influence and acknowledging O’Hara’s recent passing.
- Barbra Streisand delivered a surprise remembrance of Robert Redford and sang a portion of The Way We Were to close the segment.
- Oscar producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan said they extended and carefully curated the tribute to balance legacy, design, and limited airtime.
- Viewers and trade outlets noted several omissions from the broadcast despite a longer online list, citing names such as James Van Der Beek, Eric Dane, and Brigitte Bardot.