Jamie Lee Curtis Breaks Down Honoring "Beloved Meathead" Rob Reiner During Emmys In Memoriam
Jamie Lee Curtis called Reiner a Hollywood legend as Noah Kahan performed during the Emmys In Memoriam segment.
- On Monday, actress Jamie Lee Curtis delivered an emotional tribute to Rob Reiner at the 2026 Emmy Awards, invoking his iconic "Meathead" character from All in the Family as she honored the late filmmaker.
- Reiner secured a posthumous Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series earlier this month for his performance as consultant Albert Schurr in The Bear, making Emmy history even after his death.
- The win established a record of 48 years for the longest gap between acting Emmys, surpassing the 37-year record previously held by his father, Carl Reiner, making this his third Emmy win.
- Alongside Reiner, the In Memoriam segment honored Dolly Parton and Catherine O'Hara, featuring a performance by Noah Kahan and tributes to industry figures including Cheers co-creator James Burrows.
- Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, died in December 2025 in Brentwood, Calif.; their son, Nick Reiner, faces first-degree murder charges and is held at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility.
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Emmys In Memoriam: Catherine O'Hara honored by her 'kids' as Jamie Lee Curtis remembers Rob Reiner
Catherine O'Hara, James Burrows and Rob Reiner were among those honored during the 78th Emmy Awards' 'In Memoriam' segment while Noah Kahan performed.
Jamie Lee Curtis breaks down in tears honoring Rob Reiner during Emmys 2026 in memoriam
Noah Kahan performed "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" at the 2026 Emmys' "In Memoriam" segment, which honored late stars Dolly Parton, Hayden Panettiere, and James Van Der Beek.
Jamie Lee Curtis Breaks Down Honoring "Beloved Meathead" Rob Reiner During Emmys In Memoriam
Rob Reiner, Dolly Parton, Catherine O'Hara and more stars were highlighted during the In Memoriam segment—which also featured a performance by Noah Kahan—at the 2026 Emmys on Sept. 14.
Jamie Lee Curtis Breaks Down in Tears While Remembering 'Cherished Legend' Rob Reiner at 2026 Emmy Awards After Late Director's Murder
Jamie Lee Curtis broke down in tears in an emotional tribute for her late pal, Hollywood director Rob Reiner, at the 2026 Emmy Awards after his murder.
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