‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Creator Shonda Rhimes Says Eric Dane Was Excluded From Oscars In Memoriam Because ‘He’s Not a Movie Star’: ‘We Can’t Fault the Oscars’
Eric Dane, who died in February at 53 after battling ALS, was not included in the Oscars' In Memoriam segment. The actor was best known for playing Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy and starring in HBO's Euphoria. Creator Shonda Rhimes defended the Academy's decision, stating that Dane was primarily a television star rather than a movie star.
Eric Dane deserved recognition at the Oscars regardless of his primary medium, given his cultural impact and the grief felt by his audience. Many actors work across both television and film, and the distinction feels arbitrary when honoring someone's life and career.
The Oscars appropriately focus on film stars, and we cannot fault them for maintaining that distinction. Dane will receive proper recognition at the Emmys, where television achievements are celebrated, and he will be "immortalized the way he should be."
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Shonda Rhimes On Oscars Omitting Eric Dane From In Memoriam: “When The Emmys Come Around, He Will Be Immortalized The Way He Should Be”
Deadline
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Shonda Rhimes Defends TV Star Eric Dane’s Oscars In Memoriam Omission
The Hollywood Reporter
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Creator Shonda Rhimes Says Eric Dane Was Excluded From Oscars In Memoriam Because ‘He’s Not a Movie Star’: ‘We Can’t Fault the Oscars’
Variety
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Shonda Rhimes explains exactly why she agrees with Oscars not including Eric Dane in Memoriam
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