India, March 16 -- Mean Girls star Rachel McAdams made a striking return to the Oscars stage after a decade-long hiatus, arriving in gilded style. At the 98th Academy Awards, she stepped onstage during the "In Memoriam" segment to pay tribute to her dear friend and legendary actor Diane Keaton, who passed away in October 2025. McAdams had previously shared the screen with Keaton in the beloved romantic comedies The Family Stone (2005) and Morning Glory (2010).

Over the years, the Oscars stage has increasingly reflected global influences, with Indian design and craftsmanship gaining greater visibility on the world's biggest cinematic platform. Continuing that trend, Rachel McAdams brought a touch of Indian artistry into the spotlight. The...