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Um, Oscars, Why Was Michelle Trachtenberg Missing From The “In Memoriam” Segment?

The death of Gossip Girl and Ice Princess star Michelle Trachtenberg sent shockwaves through the internet — especially for Gen Zers. After her passing on Feb. 26, many netizens were waiting to see the Academy pay the respects to the iconic actress during their “In Memoriam” segment at the 2025 Oscars. However, after the segment aired, the internet was quick to notice that Trachtenberg wasn’t included in the list of deceased actors, directors, and entertainment professionals.

In the days following Trachtenberg’s passing, internet users took to social media to grieve the loss of a childhood icon — as did Trachtenberg’s co-stars from shows like Gossip Girl and Buffy The Vampire Slayer. So it’s no surprise that fans were upset about this omission of Trachtenberg from the Academy’s segment less than a week later on March 2.

With a career spanning over 30 years, Trachtenberg appeared in many iconic titles in film and television, and while she hadn’t starred in a project since narrating the 2024 documentary Spyral, there’s no denying her impact on the industry. And fans weren’t about to see that overlooked.

On X (formerly Twitter), fans’ reactions to the omission of Trachtenberg ranged from disappointed to downright outraged. (And honestly, who can blame them?)

“You are and will remain so so loved and admired Michelle,” one X/Twitter user wrote in reaction to the omission.

Another commented, “Michelle Trachtenberg acted her entire life. She deserved recognition. She deserves her flowers.”

Needless to say, Michelle Trachtenberg won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

Julianna Marie
julianna (she/her) is the wellness editor of her campus, where she oversees the wellness vertical and all things sex and relationships, wellness, mental health, astrology, and gen z.

during her undergraduate career at chapman university, julianna's work appeared in as if magazine and taylor magazine. additionally, her work as a screenwriter has been recognized and awarded at film festivals worldwide.

when she's not writing burning hot takes and spilling way too much about her personal life online, you can find julianna anywhere books, beers, and bands are.