Why was Betty White honored at the 2022 Academy Awards?

She was just so loved.

Lake Placid

The Proposal

R3 I remember she had Oscar buzz for THE PROPOSAL, which was a huge hit and she got good notices. After she failed to get a nomination, people then petitioned for her to host SNL and that's how that came about.

She was in 5 movies and did the voice in about 10 movies

She was funny as Steve Martin’s nosy neighbor in “Bringing Down The House”.

If Melissa McCarthy got an Oscar nod for that gross performance in Bridesmaids Betty should have got one for The Proposal.

R6 which was another huge hit.

That movie set in remote Alaska.

You are right, they should have spent the time honoring the most beloved human being in the history of civilization, Princess Diana as this year is the 25th anniversary of the horrific day we lost her.

She had a very minor role as the only female senator in "Advise and Consent".

She was more aware tonight than Liza.

"Why was Betty White honored at the 2022 Academy Awards?"

They had to do something more interesting than show two rich Black guys beating each other up

Her role in Schindlers List was subtle, which many missed.

"Instead of Googling this easily verifiable information, I think I'll start a thread on Datalounge! I have to make sure my doubt of this woman's achievements is clear to everyone!"

Because she couldn't make the ceremony, Rose!

[quote] Her role in Schindlers List was subtle, which many missed.

She was the color red.

Betty played Senator Bessie Adams in ADVISE AND CONSENT (1962)

R18, are you also R11?

I loved Betty White, but that tribute at the Oscars wasn't necessary.

R20 Ok, thanks for letting us know

Sorry, no R19, for some reason I have R11 blocked and didn't see that post. My apologies to DL

She did dirty dance in Lawrence of Arabia

She was Sophie's Choice!

Little known fact: She had a minor role in Jaws. She played one of the barrels. She’s very versatile!

Because even Bringing Down the House and The Proposal are better than that piece of shit Mame. Heck even Lake Placid is better.

(I love Bringing Down the House, btw)

Bob Saget, Norm Macdonald, Ed Asner left out of Oscars 'In Memoriam' segment

wow, can't believe they left out Ed Asner...the old lefty had a long career.

She was a child actress with Blanche Hudson in "Broadway Sweethearts" (1937).

It's pretty much tradition for people to bitch about who was left out of the "In Memoriam" section at the Oscars.

I remember the bitching that went on after Farah Fawcett was left out and I recall Candy Spelling and a couple of people went on Larry King to whine more.