Billy Crystal Delivers Emotional Rob Reiner Tribute at Oscars and Is Joined by Meg Ryan, Kathy Bates, Demi Moore, Jerry O’Connell and More: ‘What Fun We Had’

Rob Reiner received a heartfelt tribute at the 2026 Oscars during the In Memoriam section that was led by his friend and collaborator Bill Crystal. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Brentwood home on Dec. 14. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner later reported they died from “multiple sharp […]

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Billy Crystal Pays Tribute to Rob Reiner at 2026 Oscars: “His Movies Will Last for Lifetimes”

Several of the late director's stars, including Demi Moore, Meg Ryan and Cary Elwes, also appeared onstage as part of the touching moment.

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Billy Crystal Honors The Late Rob Reiner & Wife Michelle Singer In Emotional Oscars Tribute

Billy Crystal remembered his longtime friend Rob Reiner on Oscar night, three months after Reiner’s death, alongside his wife Michelle Singer. The tribute served as the kickoff for the heartfelt In Memoriam portion of the evening’s celebration, where the industry honors those who died in the last year. Crystal spoke about a slew of Reiner’s […]

By Rosy Cordero

The 2026 Oscars’ Rob Reiner Tribute Will Leave You in Tears

Following Billy Crystal's personal speech about his friendship with the director, various actors and actresses from Reiner's films filled the stage

By Larisha Paul

Oscars Give Emotional Tribute to Rob Reiner Featuring Stars From All His Movies

Billy Crystal commemorated his good friend and "When Harry Met Sally" director Rob Reiner at the Oscars in a tearjerking tribute to the late Oscar nominee and his wife Michele. After going through all of Rob's beloved films, Billy said, "To the…

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Billy Crystal Leads Gut-Wrenching Rob Reiner Tribute With Meg Ryan

Billy Crystal remembered Rob Reiner—with the help of some special friends. Three months after the director and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were killed, the When Harry Met Sally actor kicked off...