Jamie Lee Curtis Breaks Down Honoring “Beloved Meathead” Rob Reiner During Emmys In Memoriam
Jamie Lee Curtis is honoring the memory of those lost.
The 2026 Emmy Awards paid tribute to Dolly Parton, Catherine O’Hara and more late Hollywood legends who have died throughout the last year during the awards show’s In Memoriam segment in Los Angeles Sept. 14.
The emotional tribute—which featured Noah Kahan performing a heartfelt rendition of Paul Simon’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water”—ended with Curtis honoring Cheers‘ James Burrows and Rob Reiner, who, along with his wife Michele Singer Reiner, was killed at his Brentwood, Calif., home on Dec. 14.
“Last year we lost another cherished legend: our beloved meathead, Rob Reiner,” Curtis shared onstage through tears. “Last week, Robbie won an Emmy for Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his beautiful work on The Bear.”
And that win allowed Reiner to make Emmys history even after his death.
“He now holds the record of 48 years for the longest gap between acting Emmys, which was previously held by his father Carl Reiner at 37 years,” she shared. “He was generous and kind, and funny as hell, and a friend to all. And we all miss Rob and Michele, and all those we lost this year.”
