Jennie Garth has spoken out following the noticeable omission of her late Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star Shannen Doherty from the Oscars’ In Memoriam segment.
Doherty, who passed away in December 2023 after a long battle with breast cancer, was left out of the tribute, sparking backlash from fans and colleagues alike. Garth, 51, expressed her disappointment, stating that Doherty’s impact on Hollywood, particularly through her work on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed, deserved recognition.
While the Academy has yet to comment on the omission, they often argue that time constraints limit the number of names included in the televised tribute. However, omitted individuals are typically listed on the Academy’s website.
Fans and friends of Doherty have since taken to social media to honor her legacy, with many calling for greater acknowledgment of her contributions to the entertainment industry.
Jennie Garth has voiced her disappointment over the Oscars’ decision to exclude Shannen Doherty from the In Memoriam tribute, calling it “messed up” in a video posted by TMZ.
Doherty, who passed away in December 2023 after a long battle with breast cancer, was notably absent from the televised segment, despite her decades-long career in Hollywood. While the Academy included her on its official In Memoriam webpage, fans and Doherty’s representatives were outraged by the omission, especially since she passed away months before the ceremony.
Garth, spotted leaving ABC studios with her Chihuahua in tow, was asked if the Academy should issue an apology, to which she replied, “maybe.”
Some speculate that the decision to leave Doherty out was due to her prominence in television rather than film, despite notable movie roles in Heathers and Mallrats. Fans also noted that Michelle Trachtenberg was similarly left out of the tribute.
Shannen Doherty’s omission from the Oscars’ In Memoriam segment continues to spark backlash, with Jennie Garth calling it “messed up.”
Doherty, best known for Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed, had a long television career spanning four decades. She starred in Our House in the mid-’80s, became a household name as Brenda Walsh on 90210, and later played Prue Halliwell on Charmed. While she had notable film roles in Heathers and Mallrats, her work was largely in television.
The Academy did list her on its In Memoriam webpage, but the decision to leave her out of the broadcast, along with Michelle Trachtenberg, has left fans and colleagues frustrated.#newsafro_
