Naya Rivera, Jessica Walter Missing From Oscars In Memoriam Angers Fans
Naya Rivera and Jessica Walter were notably missing from the in memoriam portion of the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony, a snub that angered fans of the beloved late actresses. Angela Bassettintroduced the segment — which was under scrutiny in general for its hurried pace — noting it was to celebrate “the artists who gave us permission to dream, the technical pioneers and innovators who expanded our experience of movie love.” Rivera was perhaps best known for her work on Glee, but the actress also had film roles, including inMad FamiliesandAt the Devil’s Door.Rivera died July 8, 2020,atLake Piru, nearSanta Clarita, California.