Emmys 2026: Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy, Dan Levy Honor Catherine O'Hara in Emotional In Memoriam
During the 2026 Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles, Catherine O'Hara, who passed away in January at the age of 71, was commemorated by Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy. Culkin referred to her as "our mom," while Murphy emphasized her uplifting quotes. Levy urged everyone to take the chance to recognize exceptional talent. O'Hara’s final performance in Seth Rogen's The Studio garnered her both an Emmy and a Golden Globe nomination. The tribute included a large image of her, which brought tears to Martin Short and Steve Martin. Additionally, Jamie Lee Curtis paid tribute to Rob Reiner, who was awarded a posthumous Emmy for The Bear, and recognized James Burrows. Other tributes featured Farrah Fawcett, Nicholas Brendon, Dolly Parton, along with performances by Noah Kahan and Reba McEntire.
Key facts
- Catherine O'Hara died in January at age 71.
- Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy paid tribute to O'Hara at the 2026 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Monday.
- O'Hara's final acting role was as Patty Leigh in Seth Rogen's The Studio, earning her an Emmy and a Golden Globe nomination.
- Jamie Lee Curtis paid tribute to Rob Reiner, calling him a "cherished legend" and "our beloved meathead."
- Rob Reiner received a posthumous Emmy last week for his guest appearance in The Bear; his 48-year gap between Emmy wins set a record, beating his father Carl Reiner.
- Farrah Fawcett was remembered by Charlie's Angels stars Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd, and Jaclyn Smith.
- Sally Field paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died last month, and introduced a performance by Reba McEntire.
- Noah Kahan performed "Bridge Over Troubled Water" during the in memoriam segment.
Entities
Artists
- Catherine O'Hara
- Macaulay Culkin
- Annie Murphy
- Dan Levy
- Jamie Lee Curtis
- Rob Reiner
- Martin Short
- Steve Martin
- Noah Kahan
- Hayden Panettiere
- Tim Curry
- James Van Der Beek
- Farrah Fawcett
- Kate Jackson
- Cheryl Ladd
- Jaclyn Smith
- Sarah Michelle Gellar
- David Boreanaz
- Nicholas Brendon
- Anthony Head
- Michelle Trachtenberg
- Sally Field
- Dolly Parton
- Reba McEntire
- Seth Rogen
- James Burrows
- Carl Reiner
- Matthew Rhys
Institutions
- Emmy Awards
- Home Alone
- Schitt's Creek
- The Studio
- The Bear
- Charlie's Angels
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Cheers
- Steel Magnolias
- Golden Globe
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States