Jennie Garth Criticizes Shannen Doherty’s Exclusion from Oscars Tribute: ‘It’s Not Right’

Jennie Garth doesn’t agree with the 2025 Oscars’ decision to omit Shannen Doherty from the In Memoriam tribute.

Garth, 52, was asked about Doherty’s omission from the In Memoriam segment while in New York, per a video TMZ published on Wednesday, March 5 on X.

“Yeah, that’s messed up,” Garth replied.

When asked if the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences should “maybe” apologize, Garth agreed.

Jennie Garth reacts to Shannen Doherty's 2025 Oscars snub: 'Messed up' -  NewsBreak

While Doherty’s image wasn’t included in the broadcast, she is included in the official In Memoriam database on The Academy’s website.

Garth and Doherty starred as Kelly Taylor and Brenda Walsh, respectively, in the 1990s drama Beverly Hills, 90210.

Shannen Doherty's Pals Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth Pay Tribute to Star

On Sunday, March 2, after the segment aired, Doherty’s representative said it was disappointing that the actress, who worked in Hollywood for 45 years, was not included, per TMZ.

Doherty’s career began in 1982 with roles in Voyagers! and Father Murphy. Although the Charmed star was better known for her TV work, she did star in several movies, including Heathers and Mallrats.

Doherty died in July 2024, after years of living with cancer. She was 53. The actress was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and spoke candidly to PEOPLE in November 2023 about her stage 4 breast cancer, which had by then spread to her bones.

Garth was among the many costars and friends who paid tribute to Doherty after her death. She posted an Instagram tribute to her former costar, remembering their “connection” outside of the spotlight.

Garth also spoke of Doherty’s death on her I Choose Me with Jennie Garth podcast, saying she felt “like someone punched me in the stomach” after hearing the news.

Jennie Garth Remembers Shannen Doherty 'Assessing' Her Boyfriends When She  Was 'Newly Divorced'

Doherty was not the only Hollywood figure who was not included in the tribute. Tony Todd and Harriet the Spy star Michelle Trachtenberg were both omitted from the montage.

Trachtenberg’s omission came four days after her sudden death on Feb. 26. She was 39. Todd was 69 when he died on Nov. 6, 2024. Both were included as part of the official In Memoriam database on The Academy’s website.

The In Memoriam segment began with a brief introduction by Morgan Freeman, who highlighted late talents like Gene Hackman and James Earl Jones. Hackman and his wife, Betsy Hackman, were discovered dead on Feb. 26.

Shelley Duvall, Donald Sutherland, Maggie Smith, David Lynch, Gena Rowlands, Jeff Baena and Bob Newhart were also among those honored during the emotional segment at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony.

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