Corey Feldman speaks out about Rob Reiner Oscars tribute snub: ‘Like a family reunion I wasn’t invited to’
Why it matters: The exclusion of Corey Feldman from the Oscars tribute highlights ongoing complexities in Hollywood's recognition of its stars.
- Corey Feldman felt snubbed by his omission from the Oscars tribute to Rob Reiner, despite his prominent role in Reiner's film 'Stand By Me'.
- Jerry O’Connell and Wil Wheaton, Feldman's 'Stand By Me' co-stars, were among the more than a dozen stars who joined Billy Crystal on stage for the extended tribute.
- Feldman stated that planned events with Reiner for the 40th anniversary of 'Stand By Me' have been scaled down following Reiner's death.
- Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were killed in December, with their son Nick Reiner charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
- Feldman has previously spoken out as a survivor of child sexual abuse and faced sexual assault allegations himself in 2020, which he refutes, leading to his removal from the Sag-Aftra sexual harassment committee.
Corey Feldman expressed his disappointment at being excluded from the Oscars tribute to Rob Reiner, calling it "a family reunion I wasn’t invited to," despite his 'Stand By Me' co-stars Jerry O’Connell and Wil Wheaton participating. Feldman acknowledged their good intentions but lamented the missed opportunity for a collective farewell to Reiner, especially with plans for a 40th-anniversary rerelease of their film now scaled down.
