Veteran actor Morgan Freeman was also seen at the Oscars stage. Freeman also paid a tribute to late actor Gene Hackman.

Morgan Freeman gave a heartfelt eulogy to his "dear friend" Gene Hackman at the 2025 Academy Awards. The French Connection actor was found dead alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa at their home in Santa ...

Hackman’s career spanned more than five decades, including iconic performances in films like The French Connection, Unforgiven, Hoosiers, and Mississippi Burning. Freeman and Hackman worked together ...

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Oscars 2025 surely saw many moments that will go down in history. One of them is the legendary actor Morgan Freeman offering a heartfelt tribute to his good friend Gene Hackman.

The decision about which stars are included -- or excluded -- from the tribute at the Oscars comes down to time.