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By the People, for the People
Casts of 'The Princess Bride' and 'Spinal Tap' Reunite for Oscars Tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner
Billy Crystal led the supersized memorial for his late friends at the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:50am
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At the 2026 Oscars ceremony, Billy Crystal took the stage to honor his longtime friends Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on December 14. Crystal brought together the casts of several iconic films the Reiners were involved with, including "The Princess Bride" and "Spinal Tap", for a supersized tribute to the couple.
Why it matters
Rob Reiner was a legendary director, producer, and actor who left an indelible mark on Hollywood through his work on classic films like "This Is Spinal Tap", "The Princess Bride", and "When Harry Met Sally". His wife Michele was also a respected entertainment industry figure. Their sudden passing was a major loss for the film community, making Crystal's Oscars tribute an emotional and fitting sendoff.
The details
Crystal, who co-starred with Rob Reiner on "All in the Family", brought together the casts of several Reiner-associated films to participate in the tribute. This included the stars of "The Princess Bride" like Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, and Billy Crystal himself, as well as the band members from "This Is Spinal Tap". The segment featured clips, anecdotes, and heartfelt remembrances celebrating the Reiners' lives and legacies.
- Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home on December 14.
- The 2026 Oscars ceremony took place on March 16, 2026.
The players
Billy Crystal
An actor and comedian who co-starred with Rob Reiner on "All in the Family" and organized the Oscars tribute to the Reiners.
Rob Reiner
A legendary director, producer, and actor known for films like "This Is Spinal Tap", "The Princess Bride", and "When Harry Met Sally".
Michele Singer Reiner
Rob Reiner's wife, who was also a respected entertainment industry figure.
Cary Elwes
An actor who starred in "The Princess Bride", one of the films featured in the Oscars tribute.
Robin Wright
An actress who starred in "The Princess Bride", one of the films featured in the Oscars tribute.
What they’re saying
“I met Mr. Rob Reiner when I was cast as his best friend in an episode of All in the Family, and it went so well that Rob said, 'It was fun playing your best friend. Why don't we keep it going?'”
— Billy Crystal
The takeaway
The Oscars tribute to Rob and Michele Reiner showcased the immense impact the couple had on Hollywood, with their friends and collaborators coming together to celebrate their lives and legacies through iconic films that will endure for generations.
