September 16th 2024.
Meryl Streep was quite taken aback by what happened next at the Emmys. The camera panned across to her after she was compared to a 'jockstrap' and it caught her completely off guard. Even as a Hollywood icon, she couldn't help but feel a little shocked by the unexpected comparison.
There she was, sitting in the audience at the annual ceremony in LA on Sunday night, being celebrated for her brilliant performance as Loretta Durkin in the third season of Only Murders in the Building. The 75-year-old was nominated for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series, alongside other talented actresses such as Hannah Einbrinder for Hacks, Liza Colon-Zayas for the Bear, Palm Royale's Carol Burnett, and Abbott Elementary icons Janelle James and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
In the end, Liza took home the trophy, but what left many baffled was when It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia stars Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson appeared on stage to present the award. They made an interesting analogy, suggesting that Meryl is similar to underwear.
"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," Rob told the star-studded crowd.
"Much like a jockstrap," his co-star and wife interjected. "What you were describing sounds very much like a jockstrap."
Rob quickly corrected himself, saying, "No, it doesn't," before continuing with his analogy, "These roles make sure everything stays secure. Without this support, the whole package falls apart. Alright, this does sound like a jockstrap."
Kaitlin jokingly asked, "Yeah, are you calling Meryl Streep a jockstrap?" as the camera panned over to the Devil Wears Prada star, who was seated next to her co-star Martin Short. Meryl seemed to be a little uncomfortable with the joke, as she awkwardly looked down and could be heard saying, "Oh, God."
On social media, many were fuming about the comment, calling it "cringe." However, they also praised Meryl for handling the situation with "pure class."
One Twitter user wrote, "OMG, Meryl Streep handling that jockstrap joke at the Emmys with pure class is literally everything! Who even comes up with these comparisons? #queenenergy all the way."
It was quite evident that Meryl wasn't a big fan of the comparison, but she gracefully handled it. She may not have won an Emmy that night, but fans are already predicting her victory at next year's ceremony, as she is set to reprise her role in the fourth season of Only Murders in the Building.
In an interview earlier this year, Meryl revealed that she had actually requested a role in the series herself. After working with Steve Martin in It's Complicated, she couldn't resist being a part of such a star-studded cast.
"Doesn't everybody want to be on this show? They do, because next season, they all are," she said, referring to the impressive cast for the fourth season. "They have to erect barriers to keep these actors out."
It's clear that Meryl is highly respected and admired in the industry, and her request to be a part of the show speaks volumes about her talent. The awkward jockstrap moment may have caused a stir, but it's safe to say that Meryl handled it like a true queen.
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