TMDb/Grey's Anatomy Celebrity Shonda Rhimes comments on Eric Dane's Oscars In Memoriam snub, explaining his TV-focused career and predicting proper Emmys tribute. March 20, 2026 AceShowbiz - Esteemed television creator Shonda Rhimes has offered her perspective on the notable absence of actor Eric Dane from the In Memoriam segment at the 2026 Oscars ceremony. Her comments, made to Entertainment Tonight on Monday, March 16, shed light on the Academy's selection process and her hopes for Eric Dane's posthumous recognition within the television industry.