Jennie Garth calls out Oscars for omitting Shannen Doherty from 'In Memoriam' tribute: 'That's messed up'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Jennie Garth, a longtime friend and former co-star of late actress Shannen Doherty, publicly condemned the omission of Doherty from the Oscars 2025 'In Memoriam' segment.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences faced backlash following the ceremony for excluding Doherty, which Garth called "a disrespectful oversight."

Shannen Doherty’s image absent from televised segment but included online

Jennie Garth was approached by TMZ while in New York and was asked about the Academy’s decision to leave out Shannen Doherty from the televised tribute.

In a video posted on March 5, Garth responded bluntly, "Yeah, that's messed up."

When further questioned on whether the Academy should consider issuing an apology, Garth firmly agreed.

While the Oscars’ broadcast failed to include Doherty in the tribute montage, her name and image were reportedly included in the official ‘In Memoriam’ database on the Academy’s website.

However, this did little to quell the disappointment of fans and colleagues who expected to see her honored during the televised ceremony.

Shannen Doherty's representative slams Oscars 2025 snub

Shannen Doherty’s representative addressed the snub shortly after the segment aired on March 2, expressing disappointment that the actress, who dedicated 45 years to the entertainment industry, was not included.

Doherty, who died in July 2024 at the age of 53 after a prolonged battle with cancer, had a distinguished career in Hollywood that spanned four decades.

She began acting at a young age, with her first roles in the early 1980s on television shows like 'Voyagers!,' and 'Father Murphy.'

Doherty rose to fame in the 1990s as Brenda Walsh on 'Beverly Hills, 90210', a role that cemented her status as a household name.

She later starred in the supernatural drama 'Charmed', where she played Prue Halliwell.

While she was predominantly known for her television work, she also made an impact in films, appearing in cult classics such as 'Heathers' and 'Mallrats.'

Shannen Doherty's cancer diagnosis

Shannen Doherty's battle with cancer was widely publicized, and she used her platform to advocate for breast cancer awareness.

Initially diagnosed in 2015, Doherty was open about her struggles with the disease, providing updates and inspiring others with her resilience.

In November 2023, she revealed to People that her cancer had spread to her bones, marking another difficult chapter in her fight against the illness.

Jennie Garth’s heartfelt tribute to Shannen Doherty

Jenni Garth and Shannen Doherty shared the screen on 'Beverly Hills, 90210', where they portrayed best friends Kelly Taylor and Brenda Walsh.

Despite reported tensions during the early years of the show, the two actresses maintained a deep bond outside of their professional careers.

Following Doherty’s death, Garth shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, reminiscing about their off-screen friendship and the impact Doherty had on her life.

She later opened up about her grief on her podcast, 'I Choose Me with Jennie Garth', describing the pain of losing her former co-star, "It felt like someone punched me in the stomach."