AceShowbiz - In a poignant reminder of how quickly Hollywood can forget, Jennie Garth speaks out against the Academy's glaring omission of her late friend and co-star Shannen Doherty in the 2025 Oscars' In Memoriam segment.

Shannen Doherty, a beloved actress famous for her roles in "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charmed," was noticeably absent from the Oscars' annual tribute to industry figures who had passed away since the previous ceremony.

In a video posted by TMZ, Doherty's former co-star Jennie Garth condemned the oversight, stating, "Yeah, that's messed up." Asked whether the Academy should issue an apology, she responded, "Maybe."

Doherty, who died on July 13, 2024, after a prolonged battle with cancer, had been a part of the Hollywood fabric for over 45 years. Despite her profound impact on television, she was inexplicably left out of the Oscars' tribute which included Gene Hackman and James Earl Jones.

The omission prompted emotional reactions from fans and colleagues alike. Many took to social media to express their dismay, with one fan writing, "No Shannen Doherty - star of one of the great films HEATHERS - in the In Memoriam is an outrageous slap in the face."

Doherty's representative echoed these sentiments, calling the exclusion disappointing, "She was a trailblazer and deserved acknowledgment for her contributions to the industry."

While Doherty's image was excluded from the broadcast, she is listed in the official In Memoriam database on the Academy's website. This exclusion has sparked questions about whether it was a deliberate decision based on her predominantly television-focused career or merely an oversight.

Other noteworthy omissions from the segment included Michelle Trachtenberg and Tony Todd, both of whom were also recognized only on the Academy's website. Their absence added fuel to the controversy and calls for the Academy to reconsider its selection process for the tribute.

Following Doherty's death, tributes from her "90210" and "Charmed" co-stars poured in. Garth posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, "Our connection was real and honest. She was courageous, passionate, determined and very loving and generous. I will miss her and will always honor her deeply in my heart and in my memories."

Actress Tori Spelling, another "90210" alum, reflected on her podcast about the significant impact Shannen had, "She will live on in her work and in the people that loved her and the things she stood for."

As Hollywood debates the criteria and process for recognizing its late stars, the controversy surrounding Shannen Doherty's omission serves as a poignant reminder of her legacy and the ongoing struggles artists face in gaining deserving acknowledgment.