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He was incredible...: Ben Stiller pays tribute to late co-star Gene Hackman at 2025 Oscars

ANI March 3, 2025 124 views

Ben Stiller delivered a heartfelt tribute to his late co-star Gene Hackman at the 2025 Oscars, remembering him as an incredible actor who deeply influenced his career. Stiller highlighted Hackman's legendary performances in films like French Connection and Hoosiers, describing him as authentic and charismatic. Their collaboration in The Royal Tenenbaums remains a significant moment in both actors' careers. The film industry continues to mourn the loss of this iconic Hollywood star.

"He was literally one of my favorite actors" - Ben Stiller, People Magazine
Los Angeles, March 3: The 2025 Oscars are underway, and Ben Stiller took a moment to pay tribute to his late co-star Gene Hackman, who passed away just days ago at the age of 95.

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Ben Stiller recalls Hackman as an authentic and charismatic Hollywood legend

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Stiller and Hackman co-starred in The Royal Tenenbaums in 2001

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Oscars 2025 pays emotional tribute to late 95-year-old actor

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Hackman's passing shocks the film industry

Stiller, who starred alongside Hackman in the 2001 film 'The Royal Tenenbaums,' remembered the legendary actor as a "giant" in the industry.

"He was literally one of my favorite actors," Stiller said on the red carpet to People magazine, adding, "Growing up, the movies that he made - French Connection, Scarecrow, going all the way through Hoosiers, so many films... For me, he was someone I looked up to as just one of the most authentic, real, charismatic and honest actors."

Stiller and Hackman collaborated on 'The Royal Tenenbaums,' a film that also starred Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson, and Owen Wilson.

Stiller played the role of Chas Tenenbaum, Hackman's on-screen son. In a poignant essay he wrote to a publication, Stiller reflected on his experience working with Hackman, admitting that he "didn't ever feel comfortable" around the late film icon, according to People magazine.

Stiller added that he has always admired Hackman's work and recalled telling him on set that he particularly admired his performance in 'The Poseidon Adventure.'

Hackman's response, with a grin, was that the film was a "money job."

Hackman's passing is still under investigation, and the manner of his death, along with his wife Betsy Arakawa and one of their dogs, is still unknown.

The news of his passing has sent shockwaves through the film industry.

Meanwhile, Conan O'Brien is hosting the 2025 Oscars ceremony, airing live at 7 pm ET on ABC and Hulu.

In India, the 97th Academy Awards are streaming live on JioHotstar.

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