A heartfelt tribute to the late Catherine O’Hara took center stage at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, led by her former co-stars Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy. The three actors united at the Peacock Theater to honor the acclaimed Emmy winner, who passed away in January at the age of 71. O’Hara was beloved for her roles as the panicked mother in the Home Alone movies and the wonderfully eccentric Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek.
Reflecting on their shared bond, Culkin affectionately described O’Hara as “our momma” during the ceremony. He noted her constant reliability, stating, “like a good mom, she always showed up when I asked her to.” Culkin also brought humor to the occasion by referencing his famous childhood films. “She may have forgotten me… twice! But we will always remember her,” he joked, questioning the audience: “You remember her as the forgetful mother, right?”
The emotional speech continued as Culkin praised her character, describing her as warm, encouraging, and funny. He urged the star-studded audience to “call your mother tonight” and prompted a round of applause by asking everyone to “give it up for the moms.” Alongside him, Murphy and Levy stood to honor the woman who portrayed the mother of their characters, Alexis and David Rose, on television.
The evening’s in memoriam segment featured a live performance of Bridge Over Troubled Water by American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan. Following the song, actress Jamie Lee Curtis took the stage to offer an emotional remembrance of the late director and actor Rob Reiner, celebrating his legacy in the entertainment industry.
Several other prominent figures who recently passed away were also recognized during the ceremony. Among them was Heroes and Nashville star Hayden Panettiere, who died last month. The broadcast also paid respect to Dawson’s Creek alumnus James Van Der Beek and Rocky Horror Show star Tim Curry, honoring their contributions to television and film. The report also notes that there are all kinds of words I could use to describe Catherine.
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