The 2020 Oscars received much criticism after the late actors Cameron Boyce and Luke Perry were left out of the “In Memorium” segment.
“The Academy receives hundreds of requests to include loved ones and industry colleagues in the Oscars ‘In Memoriam’ segment,” a spokesperson said.
In response to the backlash, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released a statement to Us Weekly explaining their decision.
The In Memorium segment of the night was soundtracked by Billie Eilish’s rendition of The Beatles’ “Yesterday”.
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