Hollywood’s biggest night unfolded Sunday, March 15, as the film industry gathered at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles for the 98th Academy Awards. The ceremony celebrated the year’s most outstanding performances and creative achievements in film.
Throughout the night, winners stepped onto the stage to accept the iconic golden “Oscar” statuette, awarded to artists whose work was recognized by members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
GettyFor filmmakers, actors, and audiences watching around the world, the evening brought both celebration and reflection on the past year in cinema.
Later in the ceremony, the mood inside the auditorium shifted. The lights dimmed, and the room fell quiet for the annual In Memoriam tribute, a moment dedicated to honoring artists and filmmakers the industry lost over the past year.
The Oscars In Memoriam Segment Remains One of the Night’s Most Emotional Moments: VIDEO
The segment honored artists and filmmakers who died over the past year but whose work continues to influence the film industry.
It recognized actors, directors, composers, technicians, and many other creative professionals whose talent helped bring unforgettable stories to the screen.
For viewers watching around the world, the tribute remained one of the most emotional and meaningful moments of the Oscars broadcast.
Billy Crystal Honors Rob Reiner at Oscars Tribute: ‘His Movies Will Last a Lifetime’
Billy Crystal took the stage to honor his longtime friend and creative collaborator Rob Reiner, who passed away in December.
During the tribute, Crystal reflected on some of the most beloved films Reiner directed, including “Stand by Me,” “The Princess Bride,” and “When Harry Met Sally,” which famously starred Crystal alongside Meg Ryan.
“My friend Rob’s movies will last a lifetime, because they’re about what make us laugh and cry, and what we aspire to be,” Crystal said.
Crystal also acknowledged Reiner’s wife, Michele Singer Reiner, a photographer and progressive political activist. The tribute concluded with several fellow actors joining Crystal on stage. They linked arms just before the ceremony moved into the emotional In Memoriam segment.
Rachel McAdams Celebrates Diane Keaton’s Legacy During Emotional Oscars Tribute
The 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles paused to honor one of Hollywood’s most beloved and distinctive stars, Diane Keaton, who died in October 2025 at the age of 79.
Actor Rachel McAdams stepped onto the stage to celebrate Keaton’s extraordinary legacy, remembering a performer who “wore so many hats, literally and figuratively.” McAdams described the late star as “a legend with no end,” drawing warm applause from the audience.
GettyKeaton rose to international acclaim through a career filled with memorable roles, including her Oscar-winning performance in “Annie Hall,” the 1977 film directed by Woody Allen that was loosely inspired by her own life.
Barbra Streisand Remembers Robert Redford With Moving Oscars Performance
Barbra Streisand delivered an emotional tribute during the ceremony, performing part of the title song from the 1973 romantic drama “The Way We Were.” The film, directed by Sydney Pollack, famously starred Streisand alongside Robert Redford.
The actor and singer, 83, reflected on the deep respect and admiration the two shared before beginning the performance.
Streisand last appeared on the Oscars stage 13 years ago, when she performed the same song to honor its late composer, Marvin Hamlisch, during the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment.
Redford earned an Academy Award for his directorial debut, “Ordinary People” (1980), and later received an honorary Oscar. Streisand presented him with that award during the 2002 ceremony.
The filmmaker, who also founded the Sundance Film Festival, died in September 2025 at the age of 89. Shortly after his passing, Streisand remembered him in a heartfelt tribute on Instagram.
“Every day on the set of The Way We Were was exciting, intense and pure joy. We were such opposites: he was from the world of horses; I was allergic to them! Yes, we kept trying to find out more about each other, just like the characters in the movie.
“Bob was charismatic, intelligent, intense, always interesting – and one of the finest actors ever.”
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James Vanderbeek?? How could they not include him?