Jennie Garth Calls Shannen Doherty's Omission from Oscars Tribute 'Messed Up'

Mar. 15, 2025

Jennie Garth; Shannen Doherty.Photo:Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for The American Heart Association; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for The American Heart Association; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Jennie Garthdoesn’t agree with the 2025 Oscars' decision to omitShannen Dohertyfrom the In Memoriam tribute.

Garth, 52, was asked about Doherty’s omission from the In Memoriam segment while in New York, per avideo TMZ publishedon 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.

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

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

Jennie Garth arrives at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 23, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.David Becker/Getty

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, perTMZ.

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

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

Shannen Doherty and Jennie Garth in Beverly Hills, 90210.Spelling Television/90210 Productions /alamy

Spelling Television/90210 Productions /alamy

Doherty was not the only Hollywood figure who was not included in the tribute.Tony ToddandHarriet the SpystarMichelle Trachtenbergwere both omitted from the montage.

Trachtenberg’s omission came four days after hersudden 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 onThe Academy’s website.

Shannen Doherty on The Kelly Clarkson Show.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty

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Shelley Duvall,Donald Sutherland,Maggie Smith,David Lynch,Gena Rowlands,Jeff BaenaandBob Newhartwere also among those honored during the emotional segment at the 97th Academy Awards ceremony.

source: people.com