Ryan O'Neal "Disappointed" Farrah Fawcett Was Snubbed From Tribute
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Farrah Fawcett's exclusion from Sunday's "In Memoriam" segment at the Oscars did not go unnoticed by Ryan O'Neal, her longtime love.
While Patrick Swayze, Paul Newman, Ed McMahon, Brittany Murphy and Michael Jackson were named in the sad montage as James Taylor played "In My Life," the late Charlie's Angels actress was left out. (As was well-known actress Bea Arthur.)
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A rep for O'Neal tells UsMagazine.com, "We have no comment other than we were disappointed that she was not included."
Fawcett died in June (the same day as Jackson) at age 62 after a long battle with cancer; though mostly known for her TV work, she appeared in many feature films as well.
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Is the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences sorry? A rep clarified to E! News, "I would not say that it was an oversight..No matter how carefully and how conscientiously people address who is included, there are people who just simply can't be."
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O'Neal, 68, also told RadarOnline that "It was a terrible decision and very hurtful – Farrah was a member of the Academy for over 40 years and we could not believe she did not get a mention...Quite frankly, we were stunned at the decision not to include her in the tribute and I feel that the Academy should be scolded for that, everyone was shocked."
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130I just posted. i am sorry for those misguided peoplewho take offense when micheal jackson is called a pedophile. During Jackson's last trial, the police handing the case said children had correctly identified a mark near Jacksons genitals. No child could have indentified something like this unless he saw what an area he should not have seen. Gene Simmons of Kiss said he knew Micheal, and Simmons said jackson was a molestor. he said one of Jacksons band members quit becasue he kept seeing young boys coming out of Micheal's hotel rooms. I am sorry Micheal Jackson is dead, he was a wonderful performer. God is now his judge. But that does not excuse or cover up for the fact that Jackson was a boldfaced child molestor. As for anyone in this article who says reapect should be granted to Micheal, I think Jackson and those defending Jackson should have respect for the poor children whose lives Micheal invaded and ruined due to sexual molestation. It takes a blind idiot to believe Micheal was not a pedophile. .
I am not a fan of Farrah Fawcetts and I cannot stand Ryan O Neal. However, to include Micheal jackson , in this memorium and not include Farrah Fawcett was really wrong. I cant think of one movie Micheal jackson ever made. The academy should not have honored Jackson at all. Bea Arthur at least made one film, "Mame". jackson madr none.
This is Michael Jackson's fault because....???
Yes it is sad they left out Farrah and Bea, it's the Oscars fault and not anyone elses. Quit blaming the others that died. As far as MJ's child abuse charges, if you believe what the media says then you are narrow minded who is a negative person everyday and read the stupid negative headlines that are at the magazine racks at the stores. The accusers father committed suicide, why? Had to have plastic surgery to change his appearance, because he couldn't deal with forcing his son to lie? I see Karma here. It wasn't just boys that were invited to Neverland, it was sick children boys and girls. Do your own research people! Google this, the silenced truth michael jackson
He also starred in a film called Captain EO, which is Disney...so that might be the reason why he appeared on the tribute.
yes me again, sorry the other film MJ starred in was Captain EO, for Disney, and is returning to Disney in the near future...Moonwalker is a short film & is also a video game now.
Its amazing how some people are so ignorant, firstly I too didnt like the fact that FF & Bea were left out, but dont forget the MJ starred in two films, "THE WIZ" a musical, & "MOONWALKER" for disney. Also his short films were out of this world...so before people disrespect the dead, take a moment and reflect on all the humanitarian things he did, I'm sure if we could only do 1/4 of what he did, then we would also be in his league. As for Farrah, I agree with another comment, this is something the academy needs to explain...FF did star in films, given they were only for daytime, but still other years they have shown tv stars, why not this year...
@LOL first of All dear check my posts again... my first post was that i understand how ryan feels and cuz ppl for some stupid reason blame michael jackson for the idiots at the oscars excluding her from the memoriam and utting him in-btw he was nominated for an oscar for ben but anyway- i said that they excluded him from the grammys too... still i never expected him to be in...but i kept my post about FF too... B didn't even mention her...he started off attacking Jackson... that's why i replied... and sth else...read my posts again...OJ has nothing to do with michael jackson's case...he played the race card...and that's how he got away... PLUS OJ was later on arrested...so can gives u an idea that soon or later offenders do get caught and they DO find proof to put them behind bars... i'm not showing the finger at no one...i'm just saying that if u don't know anything about the case S-H-U-T THE F-U-C-K UP... simple as that... i couldn't care any less about what u think about me... when u go on a story that is about somebody else and talk about JUST michael jackson saying that u don't wanna hear about him when obviously that's impossible then yeah...u actually need to get a life... NOW CAN U PPL STOP IT WITH MICHAEL JACKSON? IT WASN'T HIS FAULT THE A-S -S -H -O -L -E -S LEFT FF OUT...
YOU ARE ALL IDIOTS. MJ IS INNOCENT AND IF U DONT LIKE IT GO KILL YOURSELF, THATS ONE LESS DUMMY IN THE WORLD. RIP FARRAH, I MAY NOT FOLLOW YOUR WORK BUT IM SURE YOU WERE A GREAT ACTRESS AND YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL ANGEL.
Sick&Tired: I agree!! What does micheal have to do with farrah or the academy decision to stub her??
First of all, It was messed up Farrah was not mentioned. The academy could have made more time and the proper adjustments to fit her in. it's nice to see her TRUE fans so passionate about it. i personally was not a big fan but i do feel like they couldve done better. ON THE OTHER HAND, the academy decision to include MJ for one,had nothing to do with him, for two, had nothing to do with his family, and three is not a big deal he was included. I am a HUGE MJ fan and what ticks me off about this situation is how disrespectful and rude some of the commentors can be on this website. Even though i am a fan I did not expect for him to be included in that memorial nor would I have made a huge deal about it if he wasn't. But that being said I can understand the hurt and the anger that Farrah was not mentioned. But for you few that want to get on here and call a person a freak, a child molestor, strange, and other names. Have some common decency and respect for those who may have think otherwise because noone is getting on here bashing out Farrah. Maybe in the words of MoNique, maybe the academy decided to " honor the craft and not the politics" and maybe the small contributions that MJ made to films they felt needed to be mentioned as well, despite whatever he may have done in his bedroom. In which we honestly do not and will not know. Farrah should have been mentioned as well for her carrer accomplishments as well.I think people need to worry more about themselves, their own household, and the more important issues that are going on in the world then the dead bc unlike ourselves MJ and Farrah are at peace and they are not worried about being mentioned in some memorial by hollywood or for that much ( to the commentor below) being called a shunned freak. he had ABSOULETY nothing to do with decision and whatever anger you have really shouldnt be reflected upon him at all. Whether u liked him or not, have some respect. And on an ending note think what u want but a person is innocent until proven guilty, he was acquited of all charges so there is no one else to judge him but GOD and actually that is all that matters. Worry about where u will be going when your day comes. GOOD DAY! Any by the way, I didnt watch it but was great classic/ golden age actors and actresses like JENNIFER JONES mentioned? Because honestly if anyone was mentioned it needed to be them!! Rent a PORTRAIT OF JENNIE and watch some real acting.
First of all, It was messed up Farrah was not mentioned. The academy could have made more time and the proper adjustments to fit her in. it's nice to see her TRUE fans so passionate about it. i personally was not a big fan but i do feel like they couldve done better. ON THE OTHER HAND, the academy decision to include MJ for one,had nothing to do with him, for two, had nothing to do with his family, and three is not a big deal he was included. I am a HUGE MJ fan and what ticks me off about this situation is how disrespectful and rude some of the commentors can be on this website. Even though i am a fan I did not expect for him to be included in that memorial nor would I have made a huge deal about it if he wasn't. But that being said I can understand the hurt and the anger that Farrah was not mentioned. But for you few that want to get on here and call a person a freak, a child molestor, strange, and other names. Have some common decency and respect for those who may have think otherwise because noone is getting on here bashing out Farrah. Maybe in the words of MoNique, maybe the academy decided to " honor the craft and not the politics" and maybe the small contributions that MJ made to films they felt needed to be mentioned as well, despite whatever he may have done in his bedroom. In which we honestly do not and will not know. Farrah should have been mentioned as well for her carrer accomplishments as well.I think people need to worry more about themselves, their own household, and the more important issues that are going on in the world then the dead bc unlike ourselves MJ and Farrah are at peace and they are not worried about being mentioned in some memorial by hollywood or for that much ( to the commentor below) being called a shunned freak. he had ABSOULETY nothing to do with decision and whatever anger you have really shouldnt be reflected upon him at all. Whether u liked him or not, have some respect. And on an ending note think what u want but a person is innocent until proven guilty, he was acquited of all charges so there is no one else to judge him but GOD and actually that is all that matters. Worry about where u will be going when your day comes. GOOD DAY! Any by the way, I didnt watch it but was great classic/ golden age actors and actresses like JENNIFER JONES mentioned? Because honestly if anyone was mentioned it needed to be them!! Rent a PORTRAIT OF JENNIE and watch some real acting.
Would you let MJ share a bed with your little boy? If the answer is yes, then you are a complete moron.
Yolanda a lot of people feel MJ had inappropriate relationships with boys. Have you had your head buried in the sand for the past 10+ yrs? The people who feel the things MJ did were wrong are not the ones with the "sick mind" as you state. MJ is the one with the sick mind. The fact that you are shifting the focus off of MJ's behavior onto others who question his behavior is wrong.
I think it's hilarious that people talk about Michael like they knew him and what went on behind closed doors. Crazy loopy people you are. To believe him cause your a fan is wrong and to believe the media because of what they reported is also wrong. Only the kids know what really happened...no one else.
B that's really sick how your mind works, I won't even dignify that crap you are bringing up with a reply. Music is just as important as the actors on the screen. Michael did "Ben", "Free willy" and "E.T." as well as the movie "The wiz", "Captain EO". Not to mention ground breaking work in his contribution to music video's, which changed the whole music video. lastly he was a member of the Academy, so why wouldn't he be one there. This is the last I will say on this because it should be about Farrah, sorry Ryan I am sorry she was forgotten I know that had to hurt you...She was a great actress.
why do people always have to blame someone else?! ofcourse MJ was gonna be in the tribute! Yes, they made a mistake for not including Bea And Farrah but the question should be why to the Oscars!!!! not why was MJ in it!! ugh [Get over it]
someone mentioned what if MJ was left out of grammy. It is one of most dumbest comments I have read so far. what MJ was for music. Farrah is not even fraction to movies. she is not elizabeth taylor. Grow up
Wow. You are pointing the finger saying someone else needs to get a life because they posted something about Michael Jackson? Take a look at what you have posted on this blog. LOL. Looks like someone else needs to get a life. I have a great idea for you. Defending OJ will give you something else to do.
Michael Jackson deserved mention because of his revolutionary work in film (short films)