Rachel McAdams leads Hollywood in remembering some of its greatest actresses on its most prestigious night.
During the “In Memoriam” segment at the 2026 Academy Awards on March 15 Wild girls star took to the stage to honor Catherine O’Hara, Diane Keaton and several stars who sadly passed away over the past year.
“This past year we have lost so 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 crowd erupted into cheers. McAdams continued, “Comic genius and scene-stealer, our mighty wind, and my 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 this is just her first decade,” McAdams noted. “For over 50 years, shining on the screen and indelible in life, believe me when I say that there is not an actress of my generation who is not inspired by and captivated by her absolute singularity.”
Keaton died on October 11, 2025 of 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 short illness. She was 71.
The segment also honored other Hollywood icons who have lost it in the past year, including Rob Reiner, Robert Redford and Val Kilmer.
