Jamie Lee Curtis breaks down in tears during 2026 Emmys in memoriam as she honors Rob Reiner

JAMIE Lee Curtis broke down in tears as she paid tribute to the late Rob Reiner at the 2026 Emmys.

Director Rob and his wife Michele died in December 2025 after being stabbed to death in their home.

Actress Jamie, 67, took to the stage during the ‘in memorium’ segment of the Emmys to honor her friends.

She said: “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.”

The couple were discovered dead by their daughter, Romy, in their sprawling $13.5million mansion in Brentwood, California.

Rob directed iconic films such as Spinal Tap and When Harry Met Sally.

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WINNERS OF THE 2026 EMMYS

Television’s biggest stars were celebrated at the 2026 Emmy Awards but only a select few made the winner’s list. Here is everyone who took home a trophy from TV’s most anticipated night:

Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Kate O’Flynn (Widow’s Bay)
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Stephen Root (Widow’s Bay)
Lead Actress in a Comedy Series – Jean smart (Hacks)
Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Matthew Rhys (Widow’s Bay)
Supporting Actress in a Drama Series – Alloson Janney (The Diplomat)
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Matthew Rhys (Widow’s Bay)
Lead Actress in a Drama Series – Rhea Seehorn (Pluribus)
Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Noah Wyle (The Pitt)
Supporting Actor in a Drama Series – Tom Pelphrey (Task)
Best Reality Competition Program – The Traitors
Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series – Sally Field (Remarkably Bright Creatures)
Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series – Matthew Rhys (The Beast in Me)
Writing for a Comedy Series – Kate Dippold (Widow’s Bay)
Directing for a Drama Series – Saul Metzstein (Slow Horses)
Directing for a Comedy Series – Hiro Murai (Widow’s Bay)
Best Late Night Talk Show – The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Writing for a Drama Series – Vince Gilligan (Pluribus)
Limited or Anthology Series – DTF St. Louis
Best Drama Series – The Pitt
Best Comedy Series – Widow’s Bay

“I adored her from day one – how could you not?” Sally gushed.

She also spoke about the entertainer’s sense of humor, describing Dolly as “blisteringly funny” and recalling the wit that could leave “even the toughest person speechless”.

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