Corey Feldmanis responding to fan outrage, alleging he was left out of a tribute toRob Reinerat the upcomingAcademy Awards.
The actor, 54, said in aMarch 6 post on Xthat he was "not invited" to Sunday's Oscars ceremony to honor Reiner, who directed him in the 1986 film "Stand By Me."The Daily Mailpreviously reported that Feldman was not asked to participate in a planned tribute to Reiner at the ceremony scheduled for March 15.
Feldman, though, tried to tamp down fan outrage over his alleged lack of an invitation.
"I understand many believe [it's] due 2 being outspoken about the abuse I suffered as a child & the campaign 2 silence me," Feldman wrote in an all-caps X post. "However, this [isn't] about me! [It's] not my moment @ all! [It's] about the tragic loss of [our] friend Rob Reiner & his memory."
Feldman also asked his fans to "please take down any petitions" pushing for him to be invited to the Oscars, adding, "They [don't] need me there." He also said that he will "honor Rob my own way."
USA TODAY has reached out to the Academy for comment.
Feldman starred as Teddy in Reiner's classic coming-of-age movie "Stand By Me" oppositeWil Wheaton,Jerry O'ConnellandRiver Phoenix.
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Over the years, Feldman has spoken out about alleged sexual abuse in Hollywood, including claiming in a 2025 documentary that his late "Lost Boys" co-star Corey Haim molested him on the set of the 1987 film. He has also alleged he was abused by other men in the business.
Reiner wasfound dead alongside his wife, Michele Singer, in December. Theirson, Nick Reiner, has been chargedwith their murder. He has pleaded not guilty.
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The Academy has not confirmed any details about a possible tribute to Reiner, the director of acclaimed films including "When Harry Met Sally…" and "The Princess Bride," at Sunday's Oscars.
Reiner has been honored at several other awards shows over the past several months, including January's Golden Globes.Host Nikki Glaser ended the eveningby donning a "This Is Spinal Tap" hat and referencing a line from Reiner's 1984 comedy.
Chelsea Handler also honored Reinerwhile hosting January's Critics' Choice Awards, praising the late filmmaker as the "nicest guy in Hollywood."
Contributing: Anna Kaufman
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