Hackman portrayed Stiller's onscreen father in Wes Anderson's 2001 classic 'The Royal Tenenbaums,' which also starred Gwyneth Paltrow Ben Stiller is still mourning the loss of Gene Hackman. When Stiller stopped by ABC's pre-2025 Oscars red carpet show on Sunday,

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.Stiller, who starred alongside Hackman in the 2001 film 'The Royal Tenenbaums,

Oscars, Ben Stiller honored his late co-star Gene Hackman, who passed away recently at 95. Stiller praised Hackman as a 'giant' in the film industry, recalling their collaboration in 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and Hackman's impact on him as an actor.

The 97th Academy Awards are currently taking place. During the ceremony, Ben Stiller took a moment to pay tribute to his late co-star Gene Hackman, who passed away last week at the age of 95. Ben, who starred alongside Hackman in the 2001 film The Royal Tenenbaums,

And he was really difficult, we can say it now, but he was a tough guy. Older, great actors do not give young directors much of a chance. They’re really rough on them,” said Bill Murray.

The 97th Academy Awards are underway. During the ceremony, Ben Stiller took a moment to honour his late co-star Gene Hackman, who died last week at 95. Ben, who shared the screen with Hackman in the 2001 film The Royal Tenenbaums, remembered the legendary actor as a true "giant" in the film industry.

The Oscars paid tribute to Gene Hackman after sudden death during in memoriam. Fans were left devastated after the legendary actor died aged 95 alongside his wife Betsy and their dog, just days before the biggest night in Hollywood,