Jamie Lee Curtis delivered an emotional memorial tribute to her late friends, actor-director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, during the In Memoriam segment at the 2026 Emmy Awards.
Curtis, 67, became visibly moved as she remembered the couple, who were fatally stabbed in their home on December 14, 2025. Their son, Nick Reiner, 33, has been charged in connection with their deaths. Curtis shared her grief, stating, "We all miss Rob and Michele and all those we lost this year."
Rob Reiner, a prominent figure in Hollywood, was known for his work on numerous acclaimed films and television shows. Michele Reiner was also involved in the entertainment industry. Curtis had previously collaborated with Rob Reiner on projects such as "The Bear" and "New Girl."
In other Emmy news, "The Pitt" led the nominations with 25, including for Outstanding Drama Series, and ultimately won the award for Best Drama Series. "Hacks" followed closely with 24 nominations and won Best Comedy Series. "DTF St. Louis" secured the win for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.
Individual acting awards included Rhea Seehorn winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "Pluribus," and Noah Wyle taking home Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "The Pitt." Allison Janney won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for "The Diplomat," and Tom Pelphrey won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for "Task." Colman Domingo received the award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for "Euphoria."
In the comedy categories, Jean Smart won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for "Hacks," while Matthew Rhys won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for "Widow’s Bay." Kate O’Flynn won for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for "Widow’s Bay," and Stephen Root won for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for the same show. Jamie Lee Curtis herself received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in "The Bear."
For limited and anthology series, Sally Field won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for "Remarkably Bright Creatures," and Matthew Rhys also won for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for "The Beast in Me." Jason Bateman and David Harbour were nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for their work on "DTF St. Louis."