Oscar winner Morgan Freeman wore a notable glove on one hand while delivering the introduction to the "In Memorium" segment at the 97th Oscars.

Morgan Freeman paid a special tribute to Gene Hackman Sunday night at the Oscars, calling the late actor a "giant" and a "dear friend."

Morgan Freeman opened the segment with a heartfelt speech about Gene Hackman, with whom he costarred in Unforgiven and Under Suspicion. "Like everyone who's ever shared a scene with him, I learned he was a generous performer and a man who elevated everyone's work,

"Gene always said, 'I don't think about legacy. I just hope people remember me as someone who tried to do good work,'" Freeman said of his 'Unforgiven' and 'Under Suspicion' co-star.

These days, there are few reasons why Morgan Freeman will make a public appearance – but paying tribute to his friend Gene Hackman is one of them. Introducing the annual In Memoriam segment at the 2025 Oscars ceremony,

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Late actor Gene Hackman was given a special tribute at the Academy Awards. The acknowledgment kicked off the In Memoriam segment for the Oscars this year following the recent passing of the accomplished actor and his wife,

Oscar winner Morgan Freeman paid tribute to actor Gene Hackman saying ... Other stars featured in the In Memoriam segment included Dame Maggie Smith, known for prominent roles in the Harry Potter films and Downton Abbey, who died aged 89 last year.

O ne legend of cinema paid tribute to another on Sunday night as Morgan Freeman took to the stage at the Oscars and paid tribute to Gene Hackman. Having starred together in Clint

Morgan Freeman gave an emotional tribute to his friend and co-star Gene Hackman at the Oscars after the actor and his wife were found dead at their home.

Morgan Freeman honored his "Unforgiven" co-star while introducing the Oscars' In Memoriam segment after the actor and his wife were found dead.

Morgan Freeman delivers touching tribute to Gene Hackman at the Oscars - Hackman was found dead this week at the age of 95