Ice Princess actor Michelle Trachtenberg passed away at the age of 39 last month
Oscars viewers are taking to social media to call out the In Memoriam section of the Oscars for not including recently passed away actor Michelle Trachtenberg.
Fans Outraged as Michelle Trachtenberg Is Left Out of Oscars’ ‘In Memoriam’ Tribute
Hollywood is mourning the heartbreaking loss of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who was found deceased at the age of 39 on February 26 at One Columbus Place in New York City.
The news was confirmed by family, friends, and authorities, with a statement from her representatives reading:
“It is with great sadness that we confirm Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. The family requests privacy during this difficult time.”
The NYPD also released a statement, clarifying:
“Criminality is not suspected. The medical examiner will determine the cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing.”
Oscars ‘In Memoriam’ Snub Sparks Backlash
During last night’s 97th Academy Awards (March 3), the ceremony took a moment of remembrance for Hollywood’s recently departed stars—but fans were outraged to see that Trachtenberg was missing from the tribute.
Best known for her iconic roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, as well as films like Ice Princess and 17 Again, Trachtenberg’s absence in the segment didn’t go unnoticed.
Viewers immediately took to social media, slamming the Academy for the omission. One frustrated fan wrote on Twitter:
“WTF??? #Oscars2025. In Memoriam tribute didn’t include Michelle Trachtenberg???? WTF SHE DIED BEFORE GENE AND HE WAS IN IT.”
Her former co-stars, including Blake Lively, paid touching tributes to her online, making her absence from the Oscars segment even more glaring.
The Academy has yet to address the backlash, but fans continue to express disappointment that a beloved actress like Michelle Trachtenberg was left out of Hollywood’s biggest night.
Oscars Faces Backlash for Excluding Michelle Trachtenberg from ‘In Memoriam’ Tribute
The 97th Academy Awards honored Hollywood’s fallen stars during its annual ‘In Memoriam’ segment, but fans were furious when Michelle Trachtenberg’s name was nowhere to be seen.
The beloved actress, known for her standout roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl, Ice Princess, and 17 Again, tragically passed away on February 26 at the age of 39. Despite an outpouring of tributes from co-stars and fans, the Oscars failed to recognize her in their memorial.
Fans Immediately Took to Social Media to Express Their Outrage:
- “Not including Michelle Trachtenberg in the ‘In Memoriam’ should be considered a federal crime,” one user fumed.
- Another wrote, “Not including Michelle Trachtenberg is totally disrespectful. She was an amazing and fantastic actress on both the small and big screen.”
- A third added, “Michelle Trachtenberg not being mentioned in the Oscars’ ‘In Memoriam’ section is upsetting. You are and will remain so, so loved and admired, Michelle.”
The Oscars’ tribute was led by Morgan Freeman, who reflected on the life of Gene Hackman, the 95-year-old Hollywood legend who recently passed away alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their beloved dog in their home. Other late icons honored in the segment included Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Joan Plowright, Donald Sutherland, Kris Kristofferson, Shelley Duvall, David Lynch, and James Earl Jones.
UNILAD has reached out to the Academy for comment, but as of now, the snub remains unaddressed, leaving fans heartbroken over the omission of one of television and film’s most cherished actresses.
