The tribute to the departed in the Academy Awards always brings out the emotions. However, Jennifer Aniston found it particularly tough as she struggled to hold back tears while introducing the somber montage. Unfortunately, the segment was not able to include the recent passing of the talented actor Bill Paxton, who had tragically passed away just hours before the event.
Jennifer Aniston became emotional while presenting the Oscar In Memoriam segment on Sunday night. She paid tribute to the late Prince and Carrie Fisher, acknowledging them as part of the Hollywood family. Aniston also mentioned the recent passing of Bill Paxton and took a moment to gather herself before continuing. She emphasized the importance of remembering the lives and work of those who have left us, stating that they were all loved and will be greatly missed.
The actress became emotional as she shared a somber montage that unfortunately missed including the recently departed Bill Paxton, who passed away just hours before.
Crying, she expressed, “Each tear shed signifies a special connection within our close-knit Hollywood circle… Our hearts ache for the recent loss of our dear companion and talented actor, Bill Paxton,” she shared before pausing to gather her emotions.
Sadly, the beloved actor known for his roles in Titanic and Aliens passed away unexpectedly on Saturday at the age of 61. He suffered a stroke due to complications from a recent heart surgery.
During the somber event, Sara Bareilles performed a touching version of Joni Mitchell’s Both Sides, Now, marking another year of tributes to fallen stars. The year 2016 was especially tough for celebrity losses, with notable figures like Mary Tyler Moore, Gene Wilder, Kenny Baker, John Hurt, Prince, Anton Yelchin, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Debbie Reynolds, and Carrie Fisher being remembered as their photos graced the screen.
Tough times continue: The yearly video that no one wants to star in was released once more.
Emotional Performance: Sara Bareilles delivered a moving rendition of Joni Mitchell’s classic song “Both Sides, Now” that brought tears to the audience’s eyes.
Overlooked in the visual montage were the cherished faces of Mary Tyler Moore, Gene Wilder, Kenny Baker, John Hurt, Prince, Anton Yelchin, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Debbie Reynolds, and Carrie Fisher. The Twitterverse erupted with disappointment as fans pointed out that Alan Rickman and David Bowie were not featured, forgetting that they were honored in the previous year’s tribute due to their early 2016 passings.
Jen made a low-key entrance to the event alongside her spouse Justin Theroux, choosing to forgo the red carpet this time around. The creators of the sunglasses she sported with her Oscar attire may have initially been taken aback, but they soon found themselves ecstatic as their design became the most talked-about accessory in the entire venue.
Jen made a beeline for her spot at the event, choosing to arrive with her husband Justin Theroux and avoid walking the red carpet this time around.
Two adorable individuals: The pair appeared joyful as they strolled side by side, their arms linked.
Shade throwing: The person who lent her the sunglasses for her Oscar ensemble may have been a little miffed at first, but they were overjoyed when they turned out to be the most talked-about pair in the whole room.
Duped: Jimmy Kimmel played a hilarious prank on a group of unsuspecting tourists by leading them to believe they were going to see an Oscar exhibit. Little did they know, they were about to be part of a live Oscars broadcast in front of millions of viewers.
Memento: A special fan was over the moon when Jen gave her sunglasses to Jimmy Kimmel’s prank of surprising tourists at the Oscars.
During the prank, tourists were initially led to believe they were visiting an Oscar exhibit but ended up being part of a live ceremony seen by millions.
The fan was thrilled to receive Jen’s sunglasses when Kimmel pushed her to give something from her purse.
Following her touching moment, Jen was seen sharing a hug with Nicole Kidman backstage.
Friends: Following her moving performance, Jen was seen receiving a warm embrace from Nicole Kidman behind the scenes.
Behind the scenes, Nicole was relaxing in the company of her husband, Keith Urban.