The absence of beloved actress Shelley Duvall from the Emmy Awards' In Memoriam montage has ignited a firestorm of criticism online, with fans expressing shock and disappointment over the glaring omission.
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, held on Sunday night, featured a poignant In Memoriam segment honoring industry professionals and stars who passed away this year. However, the montage sparked outrage among viewers when they noticed the conspicuous absence of renowned actress Shelley Duvall.
Emmy Awards' In Memoriam Segment Sparks Outrage over Shelley Duvall Omission
Duvall, who played the iconic role of Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror masterpiece "The Shining," passed away in July 2024 at the age of 75 due to complications associated with diabetes. She had been a two-time Emmy nominee for her work on the children's television shows "Shelley Duvall's Tall Tales & Legends" and "Shelley Duvall's Bedtime Stories."
Fans took to social media to express their disbelief and anger over Duvall's omission from the tribute. "I'm just so upset that Shelley Duvall wasn't included in the In Memoriam. She was a pioneer in creating original cable content. And it was delightfully creative content," one Twitter user wrote.
Emmy Awards' In Memoriam Segment Sparks Outrage over Shelley Duvall Omission
"Known for her role in the 1980 classic horror film, "The Shining," Duvall died in July 2024 at the age of 75 due to complications associated with diabetes," another user tweeted.
While some defended the Academy's omission, arguing that she was primarily a film actress, many pointed out her significant contributions to television through her guest appearances on shows such as "Cannon," "The Twilight Zone," and "Frasier."
Emmy Awards' In Memoriam Segment Sparks Outrage over Shelley Duvall Omission
"Well the @TelevisionAcad snubbed Shelley Duvall from their In Memoriam section," one user wrote. "Perhaps she wasn’t known as a TV actress but she was a prolific producer for children programs and a pioneer in cable TV. Her contributions deserved to be honored."
Others expressed confusion over the omission of "Friends" star Matthew Perry and posthumously nominated actor Treat Williams, both of whom were included in the In Memorium portion of the 75th Emmy Awards that aired earlier this year.
Emmy Awards' In Memoriam Segment Sparks Outrage over Shelley Duvall Omission
A representative for the Television Academy has not yet responded to requests for comment on the controversy surrounding Duvall's omission. The incident has raised questions about the criteria used for selecting individuals to be honored in the In Memoriam segment.
