Why was Farrah snubbed at the Oscars?
The internet was abuzz yesterday over the apparent snub of Farrah Fawcett in Oscars' "In Memoriam" segment Sunday night.
Farrah's longtime beau Ryan O'Neal told Radaronline, "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."
Jane Fonda was also shocked at the omission, tweeting, "Where was Farrah Fawcett? She should have been included." Added critic Roger Ebert, "They have a whole lot of 'spaining to do." Star Jones also chimed in, tweeting, "FYI…Farrah had a very diverse career…that included Broadway, TV & Film."
Well, Oscar bosses defended their decision, although their excuse was pretty lame. Bruce Davis, the executive director of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, explained, "It is the single most troubling element of the Oscar show every year. Because more people die each year than can possibly be included in that segment."
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