Gene Hackman’s absence from the 2026 Oscars’ televised “In Memoriam” was not a snub. It was the result of how awards-show memorials are built: on tight timelines, limited running time, and a ...
No, the "French Connection" star wasn't snubbed.
But it was simply a case of timing. News of Hackman's death was not yet known the last time the Screen Actors Guild handed out its awards, which was on Feb. 23, 2025. Hackman was, however, included in ...