Instagram/Brigitte Bardot & Alain D Movie Oscars In Memoriam omissions spark fan debate & a French outcry over the exclusion of icon Brigitte Bardot. Who else was left out? March 17, 2026 AceShowbiz - Given the limited airtime of the Academy Awards telecast, it is often unavoidable that the In Memoriam segment cannot honor every notable figure from the entertainment world who has passed in the last year. This year was no different, resulting in several omissions that sparked reactions among viewers and, notably, a national conversation in France.