Rob Reiner’s The Princess Bride star Cary Elwes surfaces at Oscars ahead of ‘powerful’ tribute to slain filmmaker

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Cary Elwes, known for his role in the beloved film The Princess Bride, walked the red carpet at the Academy Awards in Hollywood this past Sunday. It was a notable appearance, as he doesn’t often attend such events.

Looking sharp in a three-piece suit and bow tie, the 63-year-old posed for a photo with his wife, Lisa Marie Kubikoff, whom he’s been married to for 25 years.

In December, Cary Elwes publicly mourned director Rob Reiner after Reiner and his wife, Michele, were tragically found stabbed to death at their $13.5 million home in Brentwood. Their 32-year-old son, Nick, lived in a guest house on the property.

Nick, who has struggled with drug use and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, is facing trial for the murders and has entered a plea of not guilty.

I can’t even begin to tell you how much this Sunday’s Oscars mean to me, especially because Conan O’Brien is hosting! He’s such a dear friend of Rob and Lyn Reiner, and he actually hosted a party for them just hours before the tragedy… a party filled with all their friends! He’s vowed to give them the most incredible tribute at the show, and honestly, I’m expecting it to be unbelievably powerful. I’m already reaching for the tissues, I just know it’s going to be emotional.

Before the event, Cary Elwes and his wife walked the red carpet together at the Dolby Theater, posing for photos with their arms linked.

Thirty-nine years after “The Princess Bride” came out, Cary Elwes still has the same soft, blonde hair that fans remember from the film, often falling across his face.

Kubikoff looked stunning in a pink floral gown. The dress, which had a fitted waist and flared out like a mermaid tail, highlighted her slender build and included delicate cap sleeves and a short train.

When asked how he’d honor Rob Reiner at the Oscars this Wednesday on the red carpet, O’Brien gave a very brief and vague answer.

He told Extra that trying to explain things right now would feel shallow and strange. While he doesn’t think it’s the right time to share details, he promised it will be a significant moment on the show.

According to TMZ, Rob, Michele, and Nick Reiner were at O’Brien’s Christmas party the night before the murders and were reportedly involved in a heated argument that multiple sources overheard.

By then, people were saying Michele had been confiding in friends for months about her struggles with Nick’s drug use and mental health, repeatedly telling them, ‘We’ve tried everything.’

According to a source who spoke with People magazine, Nick was behaving erratically at the party, causing concern among guests, and repeatedly asked people if they were celebrities.

According to a source who spoke with the Daily Mail, a father and son had a heated argument that nearly led someone to call the police.

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According to the source, Conan intervened, stating, “This is my home, and I won’t be calling the police.” He successfully convinced them not to contact the authorities.

Following the murders and an outpouring of support from their friends, a heartbroken Elwes finally spoke out on Instagram on December 30th.

The statement included video from the movie set showing Reiner directing him during a fight with André the Giant – a scene fans will immediately know.

The clip then showed a reunion between Cary Elwes, Rob Reiner, and Robin Wright celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Princess Bride. Reiner playfully commented that the actors hadn’t aged, while he himself had gotten ‘greyer,’ ‘fatter,’ and lost some hair.

The Princess Bride featured Cary Elwes as Westley, a charming farmhand, in a fun and exciting story about his journey to marry Princess Buttercup, portrayed by Robin Wright, age 59.

To achieve this, he and his unusual group of friends need to save her from Prince Humperdinck, who is portrayed by Chris Sarandon, Susan Sarandon’s former husband.

After a period of mourning, Elwes was finally able to express his sadness in a post on Instagram, which he shared on Tuesday.

I met Rob Reiner when I was 24, while working on ‘The Princess Bride,’ and immediately fell for him. I’d admired his work for a long time, so meeting him felt like a dream. As we got to know each other, I realized he was someone special I wanted to be with, he remembered.

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He described Reiner as an open and deeply feeling person, full of love and compassion.

Elwes described him as a profoundly empathetic person, full of love and compassion. He didn’t care about wealth or status; he simply wanted to know if someone was genuinely kind. He consistently looked for the good in others and felt sympathy for anyone struggling, according to Elwes.

He deeply loved his family and friends. While he was a remarkably talented filmmaker who clearly enjoyed making movies, he confided that what he cherished most was the overall experience of filmmaking, according to Elwes.

He once explained that a film truly becomes public once it’s released, but the process of making it is a precious, defining part of your life – so you should strive to make it the best it can be. He felt very strongly about that, and my experience working with him on ‘The Princess Bride’ was incredible. I don’t recall a single day on set that didn’t involve laughter, as the actor recalled.

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Elwes also spoke about Reiner’s strong and loving relationship with his wife, describing her as intelligent, devoted to her family, and dedicated to helping others.

According to Elwes, the Reiners were a remarkably collaborative pair who weren’t interested in fame for its own sake. They used their platform to draw attention to issues they cared about, particularly supporting those who were often overlooked or disadvantaged.

I’ve always been drawn to places where people genuinely live what they preach, and this town was one of them. Our gatherings were always so real – we’d dive into everything, from family and daily life to movies and even politics. But what I always appreciated most was Rob. He had this incredible gift for making everyone laugh, no matter what. It wasn’t just about being funny to him; it was about actively seeking joy, and he made sure to share it with everyone around him.

Elwes fondly recalled that making Cary laugh felt like a huge victory. He described Cary’s laugh as one of the most genuine and memorable sounds he’d ever heard, something that still stayed with him.

He expressed his gratitude to the Reiners for sharing their lives and artwork. He admitted that he still feels deep sadness when he thinks of them, and believes the pain of their loss will always remain. While acknowledging that love transcends death, he confessed how much their absence hurts.

Elwes finished by saying that his family and he send their deepest sympathy and prayers to the family, friends, and fans.

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2026-03-16 01:52