Rachel McAdams leads Hollywood in remembering some of its greatest actresses on its most prestigious night.
During the “In Memoriam” segment of the 2026 Oscars on March 15, the bad girls The star took the stage to honor Catherine O’Hara, Diane Keaton and more stars who have sadly passed away over the past year.
“Last year, we lost many artists, including actresses whose talent and originality expanded the world for all of us,” McAdams, 47, began her speech, naming icons such as Claudia Cardinale and Diane Ladd.
An image of Catherine O’Hara then appeared on the screen as the audience erupted in applause. McAdams continued: “Comedic genius and scene-stealer, our mighty wind and my fellow Canadian, Catherine O’Hara. She made us laugh until we cried.”
Next up was Diane Keaton, as McAdams listed her many memorable roles, including Annie Hall, The Godfather, and red. “And that’s just its first decade,” McAdams noted. “For over 50 years, luminous on screen and indelible in life, believe me when I say there is not an actress in my generation who is not inspired and captivated by her absolute uniqueness.”
Keaton died on October 11, 2025 from pneumonia at the age of 79. Meanwhile, O’Hara, known for her roles in alone at home, Schitt’s Creek, Beetlejuiceand more, died earlier this year, on January 30, after a brief illness. She was 71 years old.
The segment also paid tribute to other Hollywood icons lost in the past year, including Rob Reiner, Robert Redford and Val Kilmer.
