Emmy Awards Omission Sparks Outrage: Actress Shelley Duvall Left Out of In Memoriam Tribute

The Television Academy has come under fire after failing to include beloved actress Shelley Duvall in its In Memoriam montage during Sunday night's Emmy Awards broadcast. Fans and industry professionals have expressed their disappointment and indignation at the omission.

The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony on Sunday night was marred by a glaring oversight: the exclusion of acclaimed actress Shelley Duvall from the In Memoriam tribute. Country singer Jelly Roll's performance of "I Am Not Okay" served as the backdrop for the segment, which honored stars and industry professionals who had passed away this year. However, Duvall's absence from the montage ignited a storm of criticism on social media.

Emmy Awards Omission Sparks Outrage: Actress Shelley Duvall Left Out of In Memoriam Tribute

Fans and industry professionals took to platforms like X to voice their outrage and disappointment. "I'm so upset that Shelley Duvall wasn't included in the In Memoriam," wrote one user. "She was a pioneer in creating original cable content." Another wrote, "@TelevisionAcad Emmy nominee Shelley Duvall was not acknowledged in the Memoriam section. Shame on you!!!"

Duvall, best known for her iconic role in Stanley Kubrick's classic horror film "The Shining," passed away in July 2024 at the age of 75 due to complications associated with diabetes. Her filmography boasts numerous television appearances, including guest roles in series like "Cannon," "The Twilight Zone," and "Frasier." She was also 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."

Emmy Awards Omission Sparks Outrage: Actress Shelley Duvall Left Out of In Memoriam Tribute

Fans and industry insiders alike questioned the Academy's decision to omit Duvall from the tribute. "Well the @TelevisionAcad snubbed Shelley Duvall from their In Memoriam section," wrote one user. "Her contributions deserved to be honored." Others acknowledged Duvall's predominantly film career, but maintained that her achievements in television warranted recognition.

Some users expressed confusion as to why other notable names, such as Matthew Perry and Treat Williams, were also absent from the montage. Both actors appeared in the in-memoriam portion of the 75th Emmy Awards, which was delayed due to Hollywood strikes and aired in January 2024.

Emmy Awards Omission Sparks Outrage: Actress Shelley Duvall Left Out of In Memoriam Tribute

A representative for the Television Academy did not respond to a request for comment on the omission of Duvall and other performers, including Chita Rivera, Jonny Wactor, Tyler Christopher, Erica Ash, and Joe Flaherty, from the In Memoriam segment.