This Emmys 2024 joke left Meryl Streep in shock — and divided viewers
nypost.comthe 2024 Emmys — and not for the usual reasons. The award-winning star, 75, didn’t take home her typical pile of trophies on Sunday night for her Hulu show “Only Murders in the Building.” But she drew attention when she reacted to an off-color joke.
When they were presenting the award for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series — for which Streep was nominated — real-life spouses and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” co-stars Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson made a joke at Streep’s expense. “Ladies and gentlemen, we are here to honor the comedic performances that hold everything in place.
They show crucial support when it’s really needed,” McElhenney said, as he announced the nominees in that category. Olson jumped in to say, “What you were describing sounds very much like a jockstrap.” “No it doesn’t!” McElhenney said.
The “Mythic Quest” creator and star continued, “These roles make sure everything stays secure, without this support the whole package falls apart … all right, this does sound like a jockstrap.” His wife then said, “Are you calling Meryl Streep a jockstrap?” The camera then cut to Streep in the audience, as McElhenney said, “No!
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